Authorities are investigating the robbery of a mail carrier Wednesday afternoon in Randolph, Massachusetts.
Randolph police were called to the Rosemont Square apartment complex around 12:30 p.m. when a U.S. Postal Service employee reported he had been attacked and robbed.
According to authorities, two men dressed all in black physically attacked the man and stole an Arrow key.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service said it was investigating the robbery.
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There has been a recent increase in attacks on postmen. One such incident occurred this March on Canton Street in Randolph.
The USPS has been working to crack down on postal crime. The Safe Delivery project increased cash rewards for information leading to arrests and convictions this fall.
There are a few steps you can take to ensure your mail doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
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