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Canada Post is reminding the public not to mail cash after Toronto police arrested a female postal worker on Tuesday for allegedly stealing gift cards.

Video surveillance allegedly shows the accused opening mail on Jan. 30, said Constable Tony Vella. Canada Post had noticed that packages were being opened, damaged or going missing, so it conducted its own investigation, he said.

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When arrested, the woman was in possession of gift cards. Mr. Vella said the investigation is ongoing, with co-operation from Canada Post.

“We are encouraging people not to mail cash, avoid using coloured envelopes or any other things that will distinguish the mail as a gift,” Const. Vella said.

Geraldine Hollick, 64, of Toronto has been charged with criminal breach of trust, theft from mail, possession of property obtained by crime and two counts of opening mail unlawfully.

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