Opelika Police Department Daily Report – February 23–24, 2026

The Opelika Police Department has released its daily incident summary for February 23–24, 2026. Below is a breakdown of notable cases currently under investigation.

Incidents Reported on February 23, 2026

Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Ballfields Loop

Officers responded to the 3000 Block of Ballfields Loop regarding an incident of unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle paired with a second‑degree theft of property. The investigation remains ongoing.

Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Dale Avenue

A separate report of unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle occurred in the 3300 Block of Dale Avenue. Authorities are working to identify the suspect(s).

Burglary, Third Degree – MLK Blvd

A third‑degree burglary was reported in the 600 Block of MLK Blvd. Officers are gathering evidence related to the break‑in.


Incidents Reported on February 24, 2026

Theft of Property, First Degree – Opelika Ford

Police responded to Opelika Ford (801 Columbus Parkway) after a report of first‑degree theft of property. Details of the stolen property have not yet been released.

Burglary & Theft – Rich’s Car Wash

A combined incident of third‑degree burglary and first‑degree theft of property occurred at Rich’s Car Wash (3025 Pepperell Parkway). Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing potential witnesses.

Author: Jerry Katz

Jerry Katz is the creator of Opelika Daily News. A former broadcaster, he has been writing about Opelika for more than twenty years — first as a blogger, now as the one-person newsroom behind this site. He curates the region's local news daily, writes the Katz Ramblings column and the weekly From the Archives look-back, and maintains an archive of more than 3,200 posts reaching back to 2002. He lives in Opelika. Reach him at jerry@opelikadailynews.com.

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