Monday, May 14, 2012

U.S. Postal Inspection Service Offers Reward

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in connection with an April 13th robbery at the Burgin post office. A man who robbed the post office assaulted the employee on duty, causing significant injuries. The robber is described as a white man in his early 20s, 5 feet, 7 inches tall, with a thin build and short, dark hair. The man wore a long-sleeved camouflage hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and a full face mask similar to the one worn by a person who robbed a convenience store in Danville on April 12th. Anyone with information about the robbery of the post office is asked to contact the U. S. Postal Inspection Service National Law Enforcement Communication Center at 1-877-876-2455, (option 2), and refer to Case #1922942. The line is open at all times, and callers may remain anonymous.