Two 20-something men rob U.S. postal worker of mail in Gladstone

A reward of up to $10,000 offered for information leading to arrest, conviction of suspects

Federal officials are requesting the public's assistance in finding the suspects who robbed a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Gladstone.

The letter carrier was robbed at approximately 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, near the intersection of West Dartmouth Street and Beatrice Avenue.

The letter carrier suffered minor injuries and did not require hospitalization. A U.S. Postal Service vehicle suffered minor damage, and the suspects stole an undisclosed amount of mail.

The suspects were identified as approximately 6-foot-tall men in their 20s. One was described as heavy set with brown skin, and the other was described as thin and light skinned. The race, weight and eye color of the suspects are currently unknown.

A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects. Anyone with information should call the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455 and/or Gladstone Police Department at 503-655-8211.

Federal officials advise that members of the public take no action to apprehend the suspects themselves. Officials say that no additional information is available for release at this time, as this is an active investigation.