This is an image captured from a home surveillance camera  of a white Chrysler stopped in front of a mailbox. The driver is apparently stealing mail from the box.

A resident who lives near South Terrace reported to the police that mail was stolen from his mailbox early Tuesday morning. Now, with the help of the victim, law enforcement have at least an idea of how this thief is getting around.

The victim of the theft captured photos of what appears to be a person stopping in front of his home  just before 8 a.m. and possibly removing post from his box. The person is driving a white or cream colored late model Chrysler 4-door sedan. The thief left someone else’s mail, an expired offer from a local bank, in the victim’s mailbox.

The victim said via social media that someone has already tried to obtain a credit card in his name.

Later Tuesday morning at about 11:15 a.m., this reporter saw a similar car stop in the middle of the 700 block of Marlboro Avenue next to a U.S. Post office delivery truck. The car stayed in the middle of the road for more than one minute, presumably speaking to the postal worker inside the vehicle. Several cars had to go around the Chrysler during this time. The Chrysler then turned west onto Fountain Avenue.

Police said Wednesday morning that three other incidents of mail theft were reported earlier this week. 

Here are some tips from the U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office to help people avoid being the victim of mail theft:

Here’s what you can do to protect your mail from thieves:

• Use the letter slots inside your Post Office for your mail, or hand it to a letter carrier.

• Pick up your mail promptly after delivery. Don’t leave it in your mailbox overnight. If you’re expecting checks, credit cards, or other negotiable items, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail.

• If you don’t receive a check or other valuable mail you’re expecting, contact the issuing agency immediately.

• If you change your address, immediately notify your Post Office and anyone with whom you do business via the mail.

• Don’t send cash in the mail.

• Tell your Post Office when you’ll be out of town, so they can hold your mail until you return.

• Report all suspected mail theft to a Postal Inspector.

• Consider starting a neighborhood watch program. By exchanging work and vacation schedules with trusted friends and neighbors, you can watch each other’s mailboxes (as well as homes).

• Consult with your local Postmaster for the most up-to-date regulations on mailboxes, including the availability of locked centralized or curbside mailboxes.