Press Releases

Media Release 225

September 21, 2021

Arrest Made in Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to a robbery investigation at Family Dollar (2003 Avenue F). The suspect has been identified as: Gilbert Coates, (33), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. The robbery occurred on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Family Dollar (2003 […]

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Media Release 224

September 20, 2021

Critical Missing Person Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports Critical Missing Person, James Jones has been located; he is safe.   Critical Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a critical missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached […]

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Media Release 223

September 16, 2021

Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Detectives request assistance from the public in identifying a person of interest in the attached photo. On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in the 1700 block of Jefferson Avenue Southwest, two black males robbed (strong-arm) a female victim of her personal belongings. The […]

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Media Release 222

September 13, 2021

Homicide Investigation  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation that occurred  in the 2400 block of 4th Avenue South. The victim has been identified as Tyrese Jamal Vault, (27) b/m of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:19 a.m. Officers from the South Precinct responded to the scene on a call of a […]

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Media Release 221

September 11, 2021

Homicide Investigation  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday night, in the 200 block of 4th Court West in the Elyton Village Housing Community. The victim has been identified as Leroy Earl Sumlin, (45), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama.  At approximately 10:27 p.m. officers from the North […]

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