Local police said a woman walked behind the counter and stole hundreds of dollars from a local post office.

U.S. Postal Service investigators said on September 7, Brittany Bailey, 24, of Fultonville, walked into the Cobleskill Post Office during regular business hours and was wearing a U.S. Postal Service uniform.

Police said she acted in a manner that lead post office employees to believe that she worked there. Bailey then gained access to a secure location and stole $400 from the cash register.

It wasn’t until later that employees discovered the cash had been missing.

Ashley Pierce has lived in Cobleskill her entire life. She said the small town is tight knit.

“I feel like we’re fairly trusting, too, of people that are here,” she said. “So if someone came in and said I should be here, I probably wouldn’t think much about it.”

Although there are no security cameras outside the property, U.S. Postal Investigators said they have the situation under control.

They sent the following statement to NEWS10 ABC:

We strive to provide a safe and secure mail system, preserve the integrity of the mail, and most importantly, ensure a safe environment for postal employees, postal service customers, and the American public.

Investigators said the investigation is still ongoing and urges anyone to report any suspicious activities.