Serial Mail Thief Arrested, Arraigned for Burglaries Related...

CHICAGO, IL - Daniel Krichilsky, 45, of Chicago, IL, was arrested on June 18, 2026, after being identified as the suspect in multiple burglary incidents in the Chicagoland area beginning in May 2023.

Based on the U.S. Postal Inspection Service's investigation, Krichilsky was charged with two felony counts of burglary, three felony counts of aggravated identity theft, and one felony count of identity theft by the Illinois Attorney General's Office. Additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.

"This arrest is a statement that mail theft will not be tolerated, and the perpetrators will be brought to justice," said Nicholas Bucciarelli, inspector in charge of the Chicago Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. "The Postal Inspection Service will continue to aggressively pursue criminals who victimize postal customers." The Postal Inspection Service appreciates its continued partnership with the Illinois Attorney General's Office.

It is important to note that criminal charges are only allegations against a person. Every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.