Postal worker who stole mail pleads guilty

A former U.S. Postal Service worker faces up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing mail.

Shannon N. Hill, 22, of Lee’s Summit, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court before U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs.

According to the plea, Hill took cash and gift cards from mail addressed to 33 victims in Kansas City, Raytown, and Parkville from April 1, 2015, to March 31 of this year.

A total of $795 was taken in the thefts, federal authorities said.

The thefts occurred at a station in Raytown, the Barry Woods carrier annex, the Hodge Park station, and a post office in Parkville.

Hill faces up to five years in federal prison without parole and must pay restitution to the victims.

This story was originally published December 13, 2016 at 5:08 PM with the headline "Postal worker who stole mail pleads guilty."