USPS mail carrier robbed in Dorchester, Massachusetts. -NBC Boston

Two USPS mail carriers were robbed in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood on Friday.

Boston police said they were called to the first robbery on Mora Street around 11:10 a.m. Few details were immediately available.

Just minutes later, around 11:35 a.m., officers were called to the intersection of Seldon and West Seldon streets for another.

Investigators are investigating whether the robberies are related.

NBC10 Boston has reached out to the US Postal Inspection Services for more information.

Robberies of postal workers have been a growing problem in recent months. The employees are often targeted because of their arrow keys used to access mailboxes. The thieves then often steal checks that can be used in check washing.

Last year, the US Postal Service launched Project Safe Delivery, an initiative aimed at combating the increase in these types of crimes. As part of the program, the USPS increased the rewards offered for information leading to postal crime arrests and convictions.