News Releases

SCAM ALERT

Oct 9th, 2008

File Number: 208-09-04196

Mobile Police want citizens to be Alert.

Mobile Police has received two reports of using trickery to prey on elderly.

On 09/24/08 two Suspects claiming to be city workers approached the victim at her residence located at the 3000 block of Kendale Drive. The suspects made contact with the victim while she was taking her trash out. One suspect got the victim to walk to the rear of her house while the other suspect entered the residence and stole cash and checks.

On 09/14/08 a similar incident took place at the 5000 block of Cottage Hill Road, this particular incident the suspects claimed that the water main to the house was broken and they attempted to burglarize the victim's safe while the victim was distracted.

The suspects are described as Hispanic and were reportedly driving a black SUV.

Officer Jacqueline Bridgeforth

Mobile Police Public Information

Office: 208-1926

Cell: 454-4550

Fax: 208-1758