Scam callers attempt to collect money from residents

Several Mountain Brook residents have reported receiving phone calls supposedly regarding warrants for their arrest on Jan. 28.

Residents said persons claiming to be employees of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office told them warrants had been issued for their arrests, and that they would need to make a cash payment in order to not be arrested. The callers attempted to set up meetings with each victim to collect payment.

According to police, this language is not normal protocol for any law enforcement agency. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that this is a scam.

Police warn not to meet with anyone making this type of request. Please contact Mountain Brook Police at 802-2414 if you receive a scam call.

Other police updates from this week include:

• Theft of Property. On Jan. 28, a theft occurred in the 2800 block of Cahaba Road. A counterfeit check was used to purchase property. MBPD has a suspect in the case and is pursuing investigative leads.
• Case Update. Jonathan D. Chambers, age 20 of Birmingham, has been arrested and charged with Unlawful Breaking Entering a Vehicle. The charge is in relation to a UBEV that occurred on Jan. 10 in the 400 block of Meadowbrook Lane.