Collierville utility bill payments stolen from drop box; residents urged to contact banks

Collierville residents who dropped off a utility bill at the town's drop box in Cox Park should contact their banks soon.

The town announced Thursday someone broke into the utility payment drop box at 440 Powell Road on Wednesday and stole all the contents inside, including residents' bill payments.

Collierville officials are warning residents who used the box to immediately notify their banks and to make another payment as soon as possible either in person at town hall, 500 Poplar View Parkway, or online.

COLLIERVILLE NEWS: Tax rates, storm water fee increase, ambulances: What to know about Collierville's budget

COLLIERVILLE REAL ESTATE: 500 new homes in the next three years? A look at Collierville's real estate market

"This is the first time there has been a break-in with one of the drop boxes," the announcement said. "The Town is looking at ways to further secure the drop boxes in the future."

The town secures the drop boxes with a lock, and town personnel empty them every business day.

Collierville advises anyone with information about the break-in to contact the police department, (901) 457-2520. Residents with utility concerns or questions can contact customer service at (901) 457-2240 or email them at utilities@colliervilletn.gov.

Dima Amro covers the suburbs for The Commercial Appeal and can be reached at Dima.Amro@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter @AmroDima.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Collierville residents' utility bill payments stolen from drop box