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A Royal Mail worker has finally revealed what the ‘P’ on your letters means.
Plenty of speculation has swirled, with some people guessing it could even be a code for thieves targeting pets. The rumour began when a concerned animal lover penned: “It’s [the ‘P’] what thieves use to mark your house to let others know you have expensive dogs.”
However, worried dog owners can now rest assured as a postal worker has since confirmed the mysterious ‘P’ is not related to pet theft. In fact, it is just a way Royal Mail workers make sure they make deliveries properly.
A knowledgeable postal worker revealed the ‘P’ is written on your post if “you had a packet/parcel. Stops us from forgetting about it!” Another mail worker chimed in with: “It’s the postie’s way of reminding themselves that when they come to post your letter there’s also a parcel for you.
“That’s so they don’t post your letter then find out halfway down the street they forgot to knock and give you your parcel. Or sometimes they’ll write P10 or something on the previous letter – that lets them know they have a parcel for next door (number 10) but no letter.”
For those worried about their furry friends, the RSPCA has offered some guidance on how to safeguard your pets from theft. The statement reads: “It’s heartbreaking when a loved family pet is stolen. If there have been reports of pets being stolen in your area, our advice would be don’t panic, but it is wise to be extra careful.”.
For more information about preventing pet thefts, visit the RSPCA’s website.
