OPELIKA, Ala. – On February 27, 2026, the Opelika Police Department arrested four adults and two juveniles in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins at local apartment complexes.
At approximately 4:52 a.m., officers responded to a report of two men breaking into a truck at The Austin Apartments located at 3000 Ballfields Loop. Upon arrival, officers observed the suspects fleeing the scene in a burgundy passenger car. While some officers remained at the complex to meet with victims, others began patrolling the surrounding area for the vehicle.
A short time later, officers located a car matching the description at an apartment complex on Dale Avenue. At approximately 6:36 a.m., four males and one female exited a nearby apartment and were taken into custody.
Following a search warrant of the residence, officers recovered six stolen firearms and various personal items belonging to the victims.
The following individuals were arrested and charged with four counts of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle and two counts of Theft of Property, Second Degree:
