Press Releases

Media Release 231

September 9, 2019

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Media Release 230

September 6, 2019

Vehicle Break-in Prevention The Birmingham Police Department ask that citizens refrain from leaving valuable items in their vehicles. Most criminals break into vehicles in search of valuables, but detectives are finding that in a large number of investigations, citizens are leaving valuables in plain view. Because a lot of crimes are considered “crimes of opportunity”, […]

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Media Release 229

September 6, 2019

Runaway/Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a runaway/missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department request assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached photo. The missing person has been identified as: Valajia Wade, B/F, 11, of Birmingham, Alabama. Valajia is 4 feet 5 inches tall and […]

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Media Release 228

September 6, 2019

Homicide Investigation Update 2 The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives have arrested and charged a second suspect in connection with a homicide investigation. The victim was discovered on Monday, August 5, 2019 at approximately 7:30 a.m. The victim has been identified as: Brandon Rasario, B/M, 21, of Birmingham, Alabama. Officers from the East Precinct […]

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Media Release 227

September 6, 2019

Missing Person Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports that the subject of a missing person investigation has been located. The missing person has been identified as: Gilbert Wooten Jr., B/M, 63, of Birmingham, Alabama. Gilbert Wooten was located in Trussville and is reported to be fine. Thanks for your assistance in this investigation. Refer […]

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