Mail carrier in Murray accused of stealing mail

A mail carrier in Murray is accused of helping himself to mail containing gift cards he was suppose to be delivering to residences.

Murray Police say 46-year old Thomas Centers of the city has been charged with 2 counts of Theft of Mail Matter.

Police say Centers was observed using a gift card that was taken from a birthday card that was mailed from a residence in Murray to an address in Michigan.

Police added that when he was questioned, Centers admitted to several thefts of mail over the last several months.

Centers remains lodged at the Calloway County Jail.

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(01/22/2013/MF)