Opelika man arrested after more than $10,000 in merchandise stolen from Boost Mobile Store
An Opelika man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a local Boost Mobile store that resulted in the theft of more than $10,000 worth of merchandise.
According to the Opelika Police Department, officers responded to the Boost Mobile store located at 1909 Pepperell Parkway at approximately 10:41 a.m. on July 22, 2026, after receiving a report of a burglary.
Investigators determined that the burglary occurred earlier that morning. Surveillance footage revealed that a suspect entered the business at approximately 3:35 a.m. and stole more than $10,000 worth of merchandise before fleeing the scene.
Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified 50-year-old Michael Deshawn Browan Bridges as the suspect.
On July 23, 2026, detectives executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of South Long Street. During the search, officers located Bridges and recovered a portion of the stolen property.
Bridges was taken into custody and booked into the Lee County Justice Center on charges of Burglary, Third Degree, and Theft of Property, First Degree.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665.
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