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Media Release 215- Help Identify Robbery Suspect

Robbery Investigation

The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Detectives requests assistance from the public in identifying a suspect in the attached photo and video.

On Sunday, October 23, 2022, the Best Convenience Store (1744 Pearson Avenue Southwest) was robbed at gunpoint. The suspect reportedly walked into the business and pointed a handgun at the store associate; he stole merchandise from the business and then left on foot. No injuries were reported.

The suspect was described as a black male wearing a yellow shirt and black and white jogging pants; he was armed with a handgun.

If there is anyone with information on the identity of the suspect, we ask that they

contact BPD Robbery Detectives at 205-254-1753 or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Birmingham Police Department’s Mobile App. Simply download the app and submit a tip. Updates will be provided as information becomes available. If the tip to Crime Stoppers leads to an arrest, Crime Stoppers will provide a cash reward.

Please see the attached photo and video featuring the suspect in this investigation.