Opelika man charged in car break-ins

Opelika police say they’ve charged a man with car break-ins.

Police say at about 1:55AM yesterday, they were called to a possible car burglary in the area of 4th Avenue and North 7th Street. When the suspect was spotted, police say he ran away. After a short chase, the arrest was made.

Police say the suspect is 27-year-old Ervin Kendell Dunn from Opelika.  Officers say they found bags containing stolen items in the area where he had fled.

Dunn was charged with two counts of unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and one count of theft of property, third degree.  Police say additional charges are pending.

If you have any information to help investigators, call the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can also be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.