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Media Release 219

Critical Missing Person Investigation Update

The Birmingham Police Department reports Critical Missing Person, Turner Alan Burks, has been located; he is safe.

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Media Release 219-Critical Missing Person Investigation Update

Critical Missing Person Investigation

(Media Release 218)

The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a critical missing person’s investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached photo.

The missing person has been identified as:

Turner Alan Burks, (37), W/M, of Mountain Brook, Alabama 5’10’’ 250 pounds.

Turner Alan Burks was last seen on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at around 4:00 p.m.; he was traveling on foot in the 700 block of 19th Street South.

His last known clothing description is the following: grey shirt and grey sweatpants.

 The Birmingham Police Department is investigating this case as a Critical Missing Persons Investigation due to the fact Turner Alan Burks suffers from a mental condition that affects his judgment and behavior.

If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the whereabouts of Turner Alan Burks please contact the Birmingham Police Department’s Special Victims Section at 205-297-8413 or dial 911. If you have additional information on this investigation, contact Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.

See attached photo of Turner Alan Burks.

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