Arrest Made In Hoover Vet Clinic Burglary

HOOVER, AL - The Hoover Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a burglary that occurred over the weekend at a local vet clinic. Jonathan Myles Shalhoop, 27, of Hoover years old Hoover was charged with Burglary 3rd degree.

Officers responded to a possible burglary in progress at Alford Avenue Veterinary Hospital Sunday evening at 7:27 p.m. after a witness reported hearing an audible burglar alarm and seeing a male running away from the business. Responding officers saw a male on foot behind the business, located at 2107 Marlboro Street, and ordered him to stop. The suspect refused and a foot chase ensued. He was captured in the 2100 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard and transported to the Hoover City Jail without further incident.

Items stolen in the burglary included a small amount of cash and Frontline flea and tick medicine. Shalhoop was transferred to the Jefferson County Jail yesterday and was released after posting $2,500 bond. Additional charges against him are pending. A second suspect believed to be involved in this burglary was also taken into custody Sunday for outstanding warrants with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office; however, he has not been charged in this case.

Anyone that may have information regarding this is encouraged to call Detective James Hester at 205-444-7580. If you wish to remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777.

Photo from Hoover Police Department