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Gilpin County residents urge action after surge in mailbox thefts; commissioners decline steering committee
Summary
A resident told Gilpin County commissioners that weekly mailbox thefts and identity‑theft cases in her neighborhood require coordinated action. The board declined to form a county steering committee but agreed to post guidance and pursue federal and USPS follow‑up and local law‑enforcement reporting.
Elizabeth Penrose, a resident of Gilpin County, told commissioners that her Aston Springs neighborhood experienced an uptick in mailbox theft this year, describing thefts occurring “at least once a week” and survey results she said found neighbors reporting thefts or victimization. Penrose urged the county to create a steering committee to coordinate funding and installation of USPS‑approved locking cluster mailboxes and to assist affected residents.
Why it matters: Penrose said the thefts have led to identity theft, stolen medications and financial losses. She asked the county for help navigating postmaster…
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