Two arrested for mail theft; had identities on 36 residents

A man and a woman have been arrested for allegedly looting mailboxes throughout Fallbrook and lying about their identities to deputies when questioned.

According to Sheriff’s Deputy Zach Harris, "Fallbrook Patrol and Crime Suppression Team deputies arrested two subjects on Tuesday, Aug. 18, for a string of mail thefts in Fallbrook after catching one of the subjects with their hand in the proverbial cookie jar, or in this case, a mailbox."

"Fallbrook deputies responded to numerous calls for service throughout the day regarding a suspicious smaller, silver sedan type vehicle taking mail from mai...