Longueuil police say they have identified a man alleged to have been searching through residential mailboxes in the Saint-Hubert borough on March 30, and they continue to investigate after items taken included personal identification numbers connected to bank cards.
Public tips helped lead to identification
The Service de police de l’agglomération de Longueuil (SPAL) said the breakthrough came after residents responded to public appeals. Witnesses reported seeing the man walking along Raoul Avenue wearing a fluorescent yellow safety vest and carrying a bundle of flyers, which gave the impression he was working for a mail-delivery service.
At the time of the incident, neighbours intervened and were able to recover some mail from the person. Subsequent investigative work found that the material taken from mailboxes included personal identification numbers (PINs) tied to TD Bank credit cards, the police said.
SPAL posted on social media saying that the man was identified and that the investigation is still ongoing.
Local impact and police message
Police did not provide a name or say whether any charges have been laid. The force reiterated that residents who believe their mail or personal information was affected should contact SPAL and their financial institution if necessary. The presence of PINs among recovered items raises the risk of fraud and identity theft for affected households.
SPAL thanked the public for their assistance in identifying the individual and encouraged Longueuil residents to remain vigilant about unusual activity near mailboxes, particularly people impersonating delivery workers or carrying materials designed to look official.
Timeline and known facts
The following table summarises the details provided by police so far:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of incident | March 30 |
| Location | Raoul Avenue, Saint-Hubert |
| Description of suspect | Wearing a fluorescent yellow safety vest; carrying a bundle of flyers |
| Recovered items of concern | PINs linked to TD Bank credit cards |
| Police action | Identification of the man confirmed; investigation ongoing |
Advice for residents
- Check mail promptly and report missing items to police.
- Contact your bank immediately if sensitive financial information may have been exposed.
- Report suspicious individuals — especially those impersonating delivery workers — to SPAL.
SPAL’s social-media post did not specify any charges or the next steps in the investigation. The agency asked anyone with further information about the March 30 incident to contact them to assist with the ongoing probe.
