Chicago woman with history of mail theft arrested in condo burglary case: officials

CHICAGO - A 35-year-old Chicago woman with a history of mail theft was arrested in connection with a condo burglary and mail theft on the city’s Northwest Side, authorities said.

Ashley Taylor was arrested Dec. 18 after being identified as a suspect in an Aug. 15 burglary and mail theft, according to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. She was charged with one felony count of burglary. 

Ashley Taylor, 35, of Chicago. (United States Postal Inspection Service )

Taylor was previously arrested by the Postal Inspection Service in April 2022 for mail theft from residential porches. She was charged with theft of mislaid property and convicted in September 2022.

"The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is dedicated to defending the nation’s mail system from criminal activity, preserving the integrity of the U.S. Mail, and protecting United States Postal Service employees. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service values our law enforcement partners for supporting our mission." said Ruth M. Mendonça, inspector in charge of the Chicago division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

Anyone who believes they have been a victim of mail theft is urged to contact the Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455, or online at this link.