CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Within the span of 25 days, between mid-November and early December, five mail carriers have been robbed in Western New York.

"It's never been like this," said David J. Grosskopf Jr., President of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 3.

Grosskopf Jr. said that the arrow keys are what the suspects are after. These keys open collection boxes, apartment buildings, mailboxes and more. These keys are especially a target during the holiday season when people are mailing gifts.

November 10, 2025: Mail carrier was robbed of his arrow key on Morton Drive in Amherst.

November 16, 2025 : Mail carrier was assaulted and robbed of his arrow key on Eller Avenue in Buffalo. According to a Buffalo Police report, the carrier was approached from behind and put

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