Traffic Stop in Mobile Leads to Arrest After Driver Flees on Foot, Juvenile Found Unattended in Vehicle

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport)—Mobile police arrested a 28-year-old man Wednesday evening after a traffic stop escalated into a brief foot pursuit, authorities said. Officers also discovered that a juvenile had been left unattended inside the vehicle when the man fled.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on September 9, 2026, in the 1000 block of Alba Street in Mobile, according to information provided to BuzzReport.

Traffic Stop Leads to Foot Pursuit

Officers initially observed a traffic violation and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The adult male driver pulled into the driveway of a residence before leaving the vehicle and attempting to escape on foot.

Police detained the man a short time later without further incident. He was identified as Alex Coale, 28.

During the investigation, officers determined that Coale had left a juvenile unattended inside the vehicle when he fled from the location. Authorities did not immediately release additional information about the child, including the juvenile’s age, condition, or relationship to Coale.

Suspect Transported to Metro Jail

Coale was transported to Metro Jail following his arrest. The available information did not specify the charges filed against him, whether the juvenile was injured, or whether additional charges related to the child’s supervision would be considered.

The incident remains under investigation. Further details may be released as authorities complete their review and court records become available.

Incident Summary

Detail Information Location 1000 block of Alba Street, Mobile, Alabama Date and time Approximately 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Initial police action Attempted traffic stop following an observed violation Suspect Alex Coale, 28 Additional circumstance Juvenile allegedly left unattended inside the vehicle Outcome Coale detained and transported to Metro Jail