Wainright, Alberta RCMP along with Postal Inspectors from Canada Post executed a search warrant Wednesday evening on a home and a vehicle belonging to a Canada Post employee.

In excess of 500 deliverable items were recovered. Officials describe it as a significant seizure of stolen property.

An employee of Canada Post from Wainwright, Alberta has been arrested and released. Criminal Code charges haven’t been laid as yet but RCMP say they continue to work with Canada Post and other police agencies into the investigation of Theft from mail under $5,000 and Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The deliverable parcels have been returned to Canada Post for continuation in the delivery process to their intended destination.

Police and Canada Post suggest that to avoid mail theft, pick up your mail every day and as soon as possible after it has been delivered. If you’re planning a holiday or are unable to get your mail, have someone pick up your mail for you or use Canada Post’s Hold Mail service. Avoid mailing cash, prepaid credit cards or gift cards