3/29/2024
Salem, OR. – Official release: Felony Crimes Unit detectives finished sorting through all the documents seized as part of a lengthy mail theft investigation which resulted in the arrest of Ross Benjamin Sierzaga, age 33, of Salem on March 25.
To help expedite the return of hundreds of personal documents to their rightful owners, a webpage with information has been created. Residents who suspect they may have lost documents through theft can determine if they are on the list of individuals who can recover their property.
Things to know:
- The web address for the page is salempd.info/document-return
- If your name is listed, complete the form to start the process of retrieving your property.
- Items must be picked up by the owner.
- The owner must present valid identification, such as your state-issued ID or driver license.
- You may pick up your property at the Salem Police Station, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The address is 333 Division ST NE.
- Additional instructions are available on the webpage.
All residents should note, any unopened mail collected as part of this investigation will be returned by the US Postmaster.
Any Salem residents who have been a victim of mail theft but have not yet reported it, should do so at salempd.info/online-report. Theft of mail should also be reported to the US Postal Inspection Service online or by calling 1-877-876-2455.
Detectives urge any victims of identity theft to visit the Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft website, www.identitytheft.org, for helpful information and recommend an identity theft alert be registered with the three major consumer reporting companies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
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