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REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 2ND
Police Impersonators / Scam Alert
We have received numerous reports from citizens that fraudsters are impersonating Mountain Brook Police Officers in an attempt to scam residents. The fraudsters call the potential victim and demand payment to avoid a warrant or arrest. They may demand payment in several ways to include cash apps, gift cards, Bitcoin or simply mailing cash. These fraudsters may even “spoof” their phone number to make the victim’s caller ID appear as if the call is from the Mountain Brook Police Department. The Mountain Brook Police Department will never demand payment over the phone to avoid arrest or the issuance of a warrant. No government agency will ever demand payment via gift cards. If you receive such a call please hang up and call our published non-emergency number, 205-802-2414.
Scam Alert / Pine Straw
We have received multiple calls regarding suspected scammers attempting to defraud residents. Scammers approach residents at their homes and offer to spread pine straw. A price for this service is usually negotiated per bale of pine straw spread. The crews will then spread some pine straw on the lawn. After completing the work the crews then confront the homeowner with an exorbitant bill with a greatly inflated number of bales spread. The crews may use intimidation tactics to ensure payment is made. If you feel that you are being scammed please contact police. We also recommend checking with the Mountain Brook Revenue Office to confirm anyone doing work at your residence has the appropriate business license. To confirm a business license call 205-802-2400 and select option #4.
Theft
On 04/24 employees of Mtn. Brook Parks and Recreation reported that the AED was stolen from the emergency box located at the Cahaba River Walk Park. The theft occurred between 04/11 and 04/19.
Accident / Hit & Run
On 04/25 a citizen in the 3100 block of Cahaba Village Plaza reported that an unknown vehicle struck their parked vehicle causing damage. The suspect left the scene without providing information as required by law.
Accident / Hit & Run
On 04/26 a citizen in the 200 block of Country Club Park reported that a white Toyota Rav-4 struck their parked vehicle causing damage. The suspect left the scene without providing information as required by law. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 P.M.
Harassing Communications
On 04/27 a citizen in the 3400 block of Cahaba River Road reported that they were the victim of harassing communications by a known subject.
Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle / Theft
On 04/28 a citizen in the 3300 block of Overbrook Road reported that an unknown suspect entered their locked vehicle and stole property.
Burglary / Theft / Criminal Mischief
On 04/29 a citizen in the 3900 block of Shannon Lane reported that unknown suspects entered their unoccupied residence, stole property, and caused extensive damage to the residence.
Robbery
On 04/29 an unknown subject used the threat of force to steal property from a contractor working in the 100 block of Montcrest Drive.
Theft
On 04/30 a citizen in the 3800 block of South Cove Drive reported that property was stolen from their residence.
Harassment
On 04/30 a citizen in the 3700 block of Woodvale Road reported that they were the victim of harassment by a known subject.
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