Former USPS mail carrier stole mail meant for delivery

WICHITA, KAN. - A former mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) admitted to stealing letters and parcels instead of delivering them to their rightful owners.

According to court documents, Amanda Tucker, 48, of Scott City, Kansas, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of mail by a postal employee.

Tucker delivered mail for the Scott City Post Office. In August 2025, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Tucker's home. They found USPS letters and parcels in her home and her vehicle that were addressed to residents along her delivery route.

"Customers depend on the U.S. Postal Service for mail and packages which can contain anything from prescription medications to important documents," said U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser. "The defendant showed little regard for how stealing letters and parcels could affect the people living along her route who rely on these deliveries."

Tucker is scheduled to be sentenced on October 20, 2026. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The U.S Postal Service - Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG) is investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kari Burks is prosecuting the case.

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