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Media Release 9- Help Identify Business Robbery Suspect

Multiple Business Robbery Investigations The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting multiple business robbery investigations. Detectives requests assistance from the public in identifying a suspect in the attached photos. Robbery detectives are investigating four business robberies and believe the same suspect is responsible for each. We have provided details on the robberies below: Saturday, […]

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Media Release 8- Help Identify Circle K 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 photos. On Friday, January 6, 2023, South Precinct officers were dispatched to the Circle K (1503 11th Avenue South) on report of a robbery. Officers arrived on the scene […]

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Media Release 7- Help Identify Delivery Driver 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 photos. On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, West Precinct officers were dispatched to Gibson Pharmacy (1133 Lomb Avenue) on report of a robbery call. Officers arrived on the scene when […]

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Media Release 4- Suspect Wanted in Robbery Investigation Targeting Hispanic Victims

Suspect Wanted in Robbery Investigation Targeting Hispanic Victims The Birmingham Police Department seeks assistance in locating an individual with at least 32 Armed Robbery Warrants after being a part of multiple robberies targeting Hispanic victims in the Birmingham community. BPD is searching for 20-year-old Jakobie Smith of Birmingham, Alabama. He is 5’9″ and weighs about […]

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Media Release 3- Arrest Made in Robbery Investigation Targeting Hispanic Victims

Arrest Made in Robbery Investigation Targeting Hispanic Victims The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained warrants for an arrest in connection to multiple robbery investigations in Birmingham targeting the Hispanic Community. The suspect has been identified as: Evontay Martiz Blevins, 19, B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. The investigation was launched in October 2022. Birmingham Police […]

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Media Release 269- Homicide Investigation- Carson Road

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, December 26, 2022. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 7:30 PM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to UAB Hospital on report of two males shot. Officers arrived at UAB Hospital and […]

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Media Release 262- Shots Fired at Birmingham Police Officers

Shots Fired at Birmingham Police Officers The Birmingham Police Department reports shots were fired at Birmingham Police officers during a vehicle pursuit. The incident occurred on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at around 10:05 PM, West Precinct officers were in pursuit of a vehicle, in the 2000 Block of Avenue I, […]

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Media Release 257- Two Justifiable Death Rulings

Two Justifiable Death Rulings The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received two rulings in connection to the double homicide investigation of Tobias Mckinstry and Timmeric Bryant. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 8, 2022, while in the 8300 Block of 1st Avenue North. The preliminary investigation revealed that Mr. Tobias McKinstry was involved in […]

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Media Release 256- Public Assistance with the Jonathan Edmond Homicide Investigation

Public’s Assistance with Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Saturday, April 30, 2022, which claimed the life of 30-year-old Jonathan Edmond. At approximately 11:20 AM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 700 block of New Hill Avenue on report of a person down. […]

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Media Release 255- Help Identify EZ Comm 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 photos. On Saturday, December 10, 2022, West Precinct officers were dispatched to EZ Comm (2254 Bessemer Road) on report of a theft. Officers arrived on the scene when they […]

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