USPS investigating mail dumping in east Austin

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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The United States Postal Service is investigating a mail dumping in east Austin, USPS officials confirmed with KXAN.

A resident reached out to KXAN last week after claiming they saw a postal truck parked on the side of the road near Lovell Drive and Manor Road. The tipster said they later looked down into the nearby creek, where they found mail strewn across the area.

A spokesperson for the USPS Office of Inspector General confirmed the department was investigating the report, adding the mail had been recovered from the creek. Officials did note they wouldn't be able to share any additional information at this time given the "ongoing status of the investigation."

The spokesperson said USPS has more than 625,000 employees and exists as the largest civilian federal workforce in the U.S. Officials stressed this action isn't tolerated and the department would fully investigate the incident.

"The overwhelming majority of Postal Service employees, which serve the public, are honest, hardworking, and trustworthy individuals who would never consider engaging in any type of criminal behavior," the spokesperson said.

Those concerned about any alleged wrongdoings involving the USPS can submit a hotline tip online.