
TOPEKA – Law enforcement authorities in Shawnee County are investigating a series of mail thefts in Topeka.
Police and U.S. Postal inspectors working on a tip from the Safe Streets organization recently used a search warrant in the 1100 Block of Southwest 16th Street in Topeka, according to a media release.
Officers recovered a U.S. Postal Service plastic bin with over 150 pieces of stolen mail and packages.
The mail included checks worth over $90K dollars and lifesaving medical supplies.
Marijuana, meth and a stolen license plate were also recovered.
Police arrested Nina Ortiz, 35, Topeka, on various drug and possession of stolen property charges.
An unattended child in the home was taken into protective custody.