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Houston woman accused of stealing mail, checks from Texas churches arrested, police say

The woman was arrested and linked to more than 50 mail thefts across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

TEXAS, USA — A Houston woman was recently arrested in connection to several reported mail thefts at churches in North Texas, according to police.

The Flower Mound Poice Department said Graciela Carolina Munoz-Paz, 30, is accused of stealing numerous checks from area churches.

Between Nov. 2 and Nov. 10, police said they got several reports of mail thefts and check forgeries. Police said their investigation linked Munoz-Paz to more than 50 different mail thefts across the Metroplex.

When she was arrested, police said Munoz-Paz was in possession of numerous checks made out to churches from different account holders. Her name wasn't listed on any of the accounts.

Police said they charged Munoz-Paz with mail theft, forgery of a governmental instrument, and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.

According to police, the case has been forwarded to the United States Postal Inspectors.

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