Houston area postal worker accused of stealing cash and gift cards from mail

A 35-year-old postal worker has pleaded guilty after being accused of stealing from customers on her delivery route, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced Friday.

Laura Aguirre, 35, who worked as a postal clerk, which means she was responsible for storing and delivering mail, has since been charged with theft of mail as a postal employee.

The charges came after authorities said an internal investigation was conducted, revealing that Aguirre had been opening mail and removing items, including cash and gift cards worth at least $2,500.

Aguirre pleaded guilty to the charges and will be sentenced on Nov. 1. She faces up to five years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.