Newspaper from a Neighbor's Mailbox

Question

Neighbors in the building: My neighbor took the local weekly newspaper from my mailbox, which is distributed free to all residents.Is it permissible to take the newspaper from another neighbor's mailbox?

Answer

Hello,

It is forbidden to take a newspaper from a neighbor's mailbox.

This constitutes theft.

Source

Based on the Halachot brought by Hagaon, Harav Amrom Fried, Shlita

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