USPS carrier robbed at gunpoint during delivery route in Fresno, police say
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- USPS carrier robbed at gunpoint during Fresno delivery; keys, wallet, phone taken.
- Police received 11:12 a.m. call; suspect fled on foot toward Fruit Avenue.
- Postal Inspector and Fresno police probe scene and seek surveillance footage tips.
A USPS worker was robbed at gunpoint on Thursday in Fresno.
Police said they received a call at 11:12 a.m. about a robbery taking place at Hammond Avenue, near Fruit Avenue, where the worker said they were robbed at gunpoint of their vehicle keys, wallet and cell phone.
The victim was not injured, police said.
The suspect fled on foot towards Fruit Avenue, Fresno Police said.
The USPS worker was out making deliveries in a USPS mail truck, police said.
Officers are checking the area for surveillance video.
The USPS Postal Inspector is investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 559-621-7000.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee