Crime Report: Aug. 1-7, 2014

Theft of Property

On Aug. 4, a theft occurred at a construction site in the 4300 block of Old Brook Run. Unknown suspect(s) stole a propane tank and other items.

Burglary / Residential

On Aug. 1, a burglary occurred in the 3300 block of Brookwood Road. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry to the residence. There are no items missing. It is likely that the alarm activation caused the suspect(s) to leave before any items were taken.

Theft

On July 31, a victim was contacted by a person claiming to be an out of state attorney and asking for bond to release a family member arrested in California. The victim purchased $2,500 in Pay Pal cards as instructed to make bail but then became suspicious and contacted the police department that supposedly had arrested his family member, only to find that it had been a scam. This type crime is becoming more common. If you receive a similar phone call, please contact Mountain Brook Police Department before you send any money to an unknown person. The department will assist in checking the validity of the information.

Case Update

Mountain Brook detectives conducted an investigation and obtained warrants for burglary and theft on Edward Lewis Fears, age 45, for a June 15 incident on 2500 block of Beverly Drive.

-Submitted by Mountain Brook Police Department