Mail Theft Arrest

On 12/05/2022, the Marco Island Police Department received complaints of mail thefts occurring throughout the city and a suspect vehicle was identified from a residential camera. MIPD Patrol officer observed a vehicle matching the  description of the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, the vehicle was occupied by two persons. 

Inside the vehicle in plain view were hundreds of articles of mail with Marco Island addresses. In addition, a loaded  handgun which was easily accessible by the occupants was seized along with marijuana.  

Two suspects, both from Homestead Florida, were arrested and are identified as:  

Aldriel Cepero-Vazquez Age 24 

Lisandra Herrera de la Cruz age 20 

Charges include: 

Carrying a concealed firearm without a permit: 3rd degree felony 

Marijuana possession less than 20 grams: 1st degree Misdemeanor 

Possession of drug paraphernalia: 1st degree misdemeanor 

Petit theft more than $100 less than $750: 1st degree misdemeanor 

possession of personal identification of another person: 3rd degree felony 

This is an ongoing investigation and additional charges will be forthcoming. Both subjects were transported to Naples  Jail Center and bail will be set by a judge.  

If you believe your mail has been stolen, you are encouraged to contact the Marco Island Police  Department. The Marco Island Police department is working closely with the United States Postal  Service and the examination process can be lengthy. If your mail is recovered, you will be contacted  by the USPS.