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REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 9th
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.
Accident / Hit & Run
On 05/01 a citizen in the 3100 block of Pine Ridge Road reported that a white Ford F-250 struck their vehicle. The suspect left the scene without providing information as required by law. The incident occurred at approximately 12:50 P.M.
Theft / Forgery
On 05/03 a citizen in the 3900 block of Montclair Road reported that a check was stolen from the mail, forged and fraudulently deposited.
Theft / Scam
On 05/03 a business in the 200 block of Country Club Park reported receiving a call from a fraudster claiming to be with a law enforcement agency conducting a federal investigation. The fraudster was able to use social engineering and intimidation tactics to convince the employee to take currency from the business and deposit the currency into a crypto currency kiosk.
Accident / Hit & Run
On 05/03 a citizen in the 100 block of Euclid Avenue reported that a white Ford F-150 struck their parked vehicle. The suspect left the scene without providing information as required by law. The incident occurred at approximately 7:20 P.M.
Burglary / Criminal Mischief
On 05/3 at approximately 8:38 P.M. officers responded to a residential alarm in the 4600 block of Dolly Ridge Road. Officers found a door forced open and evidence to suggest an unknown suspect had entered the home. Further investigation revealed the home to be unoccupied and no property was reported to have been stolen.
ID Theft
On 05/04 a citizen in the 3500 block of Kingshill Road reported that their personal information was used to make fraudulent online purchases.
Theft
On 05/06 a business in the 300 block of Office Park Drive reported that property was stolen from the business.
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
On 05/07 officers responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Cherokee Road near the intersection of Mount Royal Place. The officers’ investigation revealed that the driver of one of the vehicles was under the influence and was arrested. Further investigation also revealed the driver to be in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The driver was ultimately charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving Under the Influence. There were no injuries reported.
Burglary / Robbery
On 05/07 at approximately 1:30 P.M. officers responded to reports of a burglary in progress in the 3800 block of Glencoe Drive. Officers arrived on scene, entered the residence and took the suspect into custody. Further investigation revealed that the suspect, an acquaintance of the resident, unlawfully entered the house and used force to steal property from a contractor working in the residence. The suspect was arrested and ultimately charged with, Burglary 2nd, Robbery 3rd and Resisting Arrest.
Theft / Scam
On 05/07 a citizen in the 300 block of Office Park Drive reported receiving a call from a fraudster claiming to be with a law enforcement agency. The fraudster claimed the citizen was the subject of an arrest warrant for missing jury duty and demanded payment to avoid arrest. The fraudster was able to use social engineering and intimidation tactics to convince the victim to deposit funds into a crypto currency kiosk.
ID Theft
On 05/07 a citizen in the 3200 block of Sterling Road reported that their personal information was used to make fraudulent online purchases.
Attempting to Elude a Police Officer
On 05/07 officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Cold Harbor Drive and Rock Creek Trail. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and determined that the driver was the subject of an outstanding felony warrant. The driver refused to follow the commands of officers and fled the scene. Officers gave chase and apprehended the suspect a few blocks away. The driver was arrested and charged with Attempting to Elude a Police Officer in addition to the outstanding felony warrant.
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