Postal worker accused of stealing 'breakup book'

[April 23, 2009]  PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A Pittsburgh postal worker faces up to 10 years in prison if she's convicted of stealing two items of dubious value from the mail: $25, and a book on a woman's perspective of breaking up with men.

Kathleen Evans, 49, has an unlisted number and court records don't list an attorney for her since she was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday.

Postal inspectors said Evans stole the money from a greeting card. The book she allegedly stole from a package is called "It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken." The book offers advice to women who have just ended relationships.

Postal officials could not immediately comment on Evans' employment status. She allegedly stole the items last April.

[Associated Press]

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