The Carmel Police Department has been made aware that a criminal element targeting places of worship may be operating in the Greater Indianapolis area.
According to CPD investigators, these criminals operate by taking mail from mailboxes or business offices, removing donation checks, and depositing the checks into fraudulent accounts.
CPD recommends that places of worship take steps to secure both incoming and outgoing mail to prevent theft from occurring.
Please report any instances of mail theft to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Places of worship located in Carmel may call the non-emergency dispatch number at (317) 571-2580.