Burglaries and thefts reported in MBPD community update

Mountain Brook police reported two burglaries in this week’s community update.

On Dec. 3, someone forced entry into a residence in the 2700 block of Cherokee Road and stole a safe and guitars.

On Dec. 7, someone forced entry into a residence in the 4200 block of Old Leeds Road. Jewelry, electronics and the family’s dog were stolen. The dog was a 4-pound miniature Yorkie and was taken while it was in its crate.

Police reported a theft of property in the 2800 block of Cahaba Road from Dec. 5, in which someone left without paying for service.

A car was also reported stolen on Dec. 7. The unlocked car was in the 3600 block of Bethune Drive and had the keys inside. The car was later recovered after a lengthy police chase in Shelby County.

Police also reported an instance of receiving stolen property from Dec. 10. Around 12:32 a.m., police officers arrested someone who was driving a vehicle stolen out of Fairhope the previous day.