Police seek help with armed robbery, residential burglary investigations

CONTRIBUTED BY APD

AUBURN — The Auburn Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify suspects from an Aug. 23 armed robbery and an Aug. 29 residential burglary.

On Aug. 23, at approximately 7:30 p.m., APD responded to a call of an armed robbery which occurred in the 900 block of Gentry Drive. The victims reported that while they were outside of the residence, they were approached and robbed by two masked black males. The suspects then fled on foot.

On Aug. 29, at approximately 3:15 p.m., APD responded to a call of an interrupted burglary in the 1100 block of Rustic

Ridge Road. The victim stated the suspect was inside the residence when they returned home. Upon arrival, the suspect fled the scene on foot. The suspect was described as a tall Hispanic or light-skinned black male wearing dark clothing and a black hat.

The Auburn Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information on either of these cases is encouraged to contact APD detectives at (334) 501-3140 or call the tip line at (334) 246-1391. You may remain anonymous. Anonymous tips may also be submitted using the Auburn Public Safety App. Download it at https:// apps.myocv.com/share/ a67336830. Report any suspicious activity to the 24- hour non-emergency number at (334) 501-3100. Always call 911 for emergencies.

In addition, APD encourages homeowners and business owners to register their security cameras with the Eagle Watch Program. This will allow detectives to quickly reach you in the event video footage retrieval may be helpful in solving a crime in your area. Camera registration does not give APD remote access to your cameras. In the event video evidence is available, camera owners will be provided with a secure link via a registered email address to upload relevant footage to APD’s evidence system. Learn more about Eagle Watch at www.auburnalabama.org/police/eaglewatch/ today

Representing Opelika at the recent National Information Officers Association conference in Clearwater, Florida, were, from left, Opelika Police PIO Allison Duke, city of Opelika Community Relations Officer Leigh Krehling, Lee County EMA director Rita Smith and Lee County Sheriff PIO Jessica Henderson. They spent several days enhancing their crisis response skills and networking with over 500 public information officers nationwide. Krehling and Smith spoke to a group of more than 500 PIO professionals about their response to the devastating 2019 tornadoes in Lee County. Also, Duke was recognized as the winner of the NIOA 2024 Award for Best Use of Video.

SALE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE

In accordance with Alabama Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act,

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS OF OPELIKA

WATER The Board of Directors of the Water Board of the City of Opelika (“Opelika Water”) approved on Aug. 26, 2024, a water rate increase of 5%. The change will take effect Oct. 1, 2024.

Alabama Code Sections 32-13-1 through 32-13-8 notice is hereby given to the owners, lienholders, and other interested parties. The following motor vehicles will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 9:00 a.m , October 4, 2024 at Opelika Ford , 801 Columbus Highway, Opelika,

Residential customers can expect about a $2.00-$4.00 increase per month, depending on consumption and meter size. The increases will help cover the rising costs of materials, operations and maintenance, including water quality improvements, replacement of aging equipment and pipelines, projects to limit system water loss, and investments to meet regulatory requirements. I n addition, Opelika Water service deposits and selected fees will increase beginning Oct. 1, 2024. This includes fees for originations, transfers, late payments, disconnects, and cut/lock. Opelika Water rates and fee details are available at owwb.com.

Alabama. Seller reserves the right to reject any bid and the right to bid.

2009 Ford Expedition VIN# 1FMFK20559EB26894

LEGAL RUN 09/05/24 & 09/12/24

R ESOLUTION NO. 24-20 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER BOARD OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA ADJUSTING RATES, FEES AND CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROVISION OF WATER

SERVICE WHEREAS, The Water Board of the City of Opelika, Alaba¬ma (the “Board”) now exists as a public corporation under Article 9 of Chapter 50 of Title 11 of the Code of Alabama

2. That the amendments to the Schedule of Charges adopted herein shall become effective for consumption as of September 1, 2024, and billed to the Board’s customers on October 1, 2024.

3. All prior resolutions, policies, rates, fees or charges in- consistent with this Resolution are hereby repealed but only to the extent that they conflict with this Resolution. 4. The Secretary is hereby authorized, directed and empowered to cause this Resolution to published no later than September 5, 2024,

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARK BERNARD SANDERS , Deceased CASE NO.: 2024-098 NOTICE TO CREDITOR Take Notice that LETTERS of 1975; and WHEREAS, the Board is charged with the responsibility for the construction, operation and maintenance of all water facilities of the City of Opelika and for the collection of all charges for water services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §11-50314(9), Code of Alabama 1975, the Board is authorized to adopt a schedule of rates and charges for services furnished by the Board; and WHEREAS, on August 28, 2023, pursuant to Resolution in the Opelika Observer, a newspaper published in and of general circulation within the City of Opelika and Lee County. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 26th day ofAugust, 2024. THE WATER BOARD OF

OF ADMINISTRATION of said deceased having been granted to TAWANDA FAULK-ELAM on the 21st day of August, 2024, by the Honorable Bill English, Judge of Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

TAWANDA FAULK-ELAM

Legal Run 08/29/24, 09/05/24 & 09/12/24

No. 20-24, the Board adopted a schedule of rates and charges that went into effect on October 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, the costs of delivering potable water to customers, as well as the costs for operation and maintenance, have and continue to increase; and WHEREAS, the Board will require an overall increase of five percent (5%) for water services above the current rates to meet the fiscal obligations of the Board; and WHEREAS, the Board finds and determines that the rate structure adopted below will produce no serious inequalities between categories of users. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of The Water Board of the City of Opelika, Alabama, as follows:

THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA BY:JEFFERY A. HILYER, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: ERIC CANADA, SECRETARY CERTIFICATE I, ERIC CANADA, Secretary of The Water Board of

1. That Article VII of the Schedule of Charges adopted by resolution of the Board on August 28, 2023, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: the City of Opelika, a public corporation, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of The Water Board of the City of Opelika at a regular meeting thereof held on Aug. 26, 2024, which meeting was attended by a quorum of the said Board of Directors and that said Resolution was duly adopted and is still in full force and effect. GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said Board on this the 26th day of August, 2024. ERIC CANADA, AS ITS SECRETARY Legal Run 09/05/2024