MBPD Community Update
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REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 18th
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.
Theft / Fraud
On 07/11 a business in the 100 block of Dexter Avenue reported that a fraudulent bank account was created using the business’s information. The fraudulent account was then used to commit theft.
Possession of a Forged Instrument
On 07/12 officers responded to reports of a subject attempting to pass a forged check at a business in the 100 block of Euclid Avenue. The subject was located and taken into custody. The officers’ investigation revealed that the subject was in possession of a forged instrument and was ultimately charged with Unlawful Possession of a Forged Instrument.
Theft / Criminal Mischief 1st Degree
On 07/12 a citizen in the 2800 block of Old Mill Lane reported that an unknown suspect stole construction materials from their residence causing significant property damage in the process.
Accident / Hit & Run
On 07/12 a citizen reported that an unknown vehicle struck their parked vehicle at a business in the 1000 block of Jemison Lane. The suspect left the scene without providing information as required by law.
Burglary / Theft
On 07/15 at approximately 1:30 A.M. officers responded to a business alarm in the 2700 block of Cahaba Road. Officers found a door forced open and evidence to suggest an unknown suspect entered the business and stole property.
Theft / Forgery
On 07/15 a citizen in the 4300 block of Wilderness Road reported that a check was stolen, forged and fraudulently deposited.
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