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Investigators probe stolen mail, possible ballots, in California

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating after a daylight theft in a California neighborhood that may have swept up ballots; residents are checking their mailboxes.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
Published 6:07 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Investigators probe election fraud after mail stolen in broad daylight from quiet California neighborhood”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 6:07 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.

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New York PostInvestigators probe election fraud after mail stolen in broad daylight from quiet California neighborhood

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWe start in California, where mail was stolen in broad daylight from a quiet neighborhood.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPostal Inspector Jonathan Lanning confirmed ballots may have been caught up in it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIn daylight. No ski mask, no midnight. Just a man with a calendar and a plan.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe New York Post says investigators are now probing possible election fraud.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorProbing.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat is the word. Probing.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd the neighbors lose their electric bills too. Somebody finally got a break from the gas company.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorEvery cloud, Vera. Every envelope.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMy mail is a mattress coupon. He can have it.