Eight vehicle break-ins occurred in Mountain Brook on Jan. 9 and 10.
In one incident, a 2014 Ford Expedition that was unlocked and had spare keys inside was stolen from the 3400 block of Pine Ridge Road.
According to Mountain Brook Police, most vehicle break-ins occur with vehicles that are unlocked and typically happen in early morning hours. The department is encouraging resident to lock doors, not leave valuable items visible in your car and report suspicious persons or activities to reduce these incidents.
These other incidents were:
- Jan 10; 2700 block of Culver Road; cell phone, credit cards and a purse stolen
- Jan. 9-10; three incidents on 10 block of Peachtree Street; wallet and credit cards stolen in one; DVD player stolen in the second; backpack, currency, books and sunglasses stolen in the third
- Jan. 9-10; 3400 block of Mountain Park Drive; purse and cell phone stolen
- Jan. 9-10; 3800 block of Jackson Boulevard; gift cards and currency stolen
- Jan. 10; 400 block of Meadowbrook Lane; no items stolen
