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496 auto thefts in the city, over half were crime of opportunity

So far this year, the Mobile Police Department reports a total of 496 vehicles stolen throughout the city. But, over half could have been prevented if drivers simply didn’t leave the keys in the vehicle with the doors unlocked. Fif ... Read More

23
Sep

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Homicide Investigation at the 900 block of Dickenson Avenue

On Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at approximately 3:05 a.m., police responded to the 900 block of Dickenson Avenue in reference to a domestic altercation. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim deceased. The male victim was i ... Read More

Major player in identity theft ring arrested

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22
Sep

Major player in identity theft ring arrested

An identity thief accused of stealing people’s information and using it for personal gain has been located and arrested. The Financial Crimes Unit of the Mobile Police Department led the investigation and identified 39-year-old Rosean ... Read More

22
Sep

News Releases

Eric Schultz receives Civilian Employee of the Month Award

The Mobile Police Department recognizes Eric Schultz as the Civilian Employee of the Month for August 2020. Schultz is a public safety dispatcher II in the Communications Unit with 13 years of experience. During the month, he inputted ... Read More

21
Sep

News Releases

Beware of potential fraud and scams from 'storm chasers'

During the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, the Financial Crimes Unit of the Mobile Police Department is pushing the message of the Better Business Bureau so that citizens can protect themselves from potential fraud and scams with so called &l ... Read More