I HAPPEN to be the wife of the postman who had two bags stolen. (Post goes missing: Bolton Evening News, January 10)

He felt bad enough to think letters and cards from loved ones had been stolen, but for Mr Chew to imply valuable items and holiday tickets have gone...

Well, are we not advised not to send valuables through the post unless registered or recorded? Most travel agents won't send tickets through the post in case they are lost, they ask you to go and collect them. My husband had to have his car window replaced, which cost him nearly all his wage for that week.

M Houghton

Parkdale Road, Bolton