Authorities are investigating the robbery of a mailman Wednesday afternoon in Randolph, Massachusetts.
Police in Randolph were called to the Rosemont Square apartment complex around 12:30 p.m. when a U.S. Postal Service worker reported being attacked and robbed.
Authorities say two men dressed in black physically assaulted the man and stole an arrow key.
The US Postal Inspection Service said it was investigating the theft.
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There has been a recent rise in attacks on message carriers. One such incident occurred on Canton Street in Randolph last March.
USPS is working to crack down on postal crimes. Financial rewards for information leading to arrests and convictions These were increased this fall as part of the Safe Delivery Project.
There are some steps you can take to ensure your mail doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
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