Mail Box Robbery in Placentia, CA Election Night Nov. 5th

There was a robbery Election Night of a postal box in Placentia, California the Globe has learned. Placentia Police Department confirmed this with the Globe Tuesday.

The Globe was told that on November 5th, Election night, someone drove up to and threatened a mail carrier as he was collecting mail from a postal box. The entire contents of the box were stolen of mail and ballots.

A police report was filed, although there apparently is no video. We were told there is a description of the car, but because this is on ongoing investigation, Placentia PD cannot release the report.

Placentia is in Orange County, in the 45th congressional district represented by Congresswoman Michelle Steel (R-CA), who is in a very tight race with Democrat Derek Tran.

Placentia is in the 34th Senate District represented by Senator Tom Umberg (D), who did not have an election in 2024.

In the California State Assembly, it is in the 59th Assembly District, represented by Assemblyman Phillip Chen (R) who won re-election.

As soon as the Globe has any more detail, we will update this story. Updates and any tips – please email katy@californiaglobe.com