Crime & Safety

Birmingham Police Investigate Home Invasions

Open windows appeared to attract burglars to three separate Birmingham homes last week, police said.

Officers with the Birmingham Police Department investigated multiple reports of home invasions from residents in different areas of the city last week.

Police responded to a home invasion report in the 1700 block of Bradford on Aug. 22 and encountered a resident who said two laptops and coins were missing from the home. Officers determined that the suspect or suspects entered through a window that was left open. No suspect information was available, but police are investigating. The incident reportedly occurred sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.


Officers also responded to a home invasion report in the 1800 block of East Lincoln at about 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 23 and spoke with a neighbor who said they saw two males leaving a home carrying electronic items and a bag, reports said. Officers discovered a rear window screen had been cut out of a window that had been left open.

Several jewelry items, an i-pod and electronic game were taken. No suspect information was available.


Officers also responded to a home invasion report in the 500 block of Landon on Aug. 28, according to reports. The homeowners told police they left at 11 a.m. and discovered the rear door to the home was wide open when they returned at 7:45 p.m.

The house was ransacked and several items were missing, including a bowl, jewelry, coins, i-pod and a television. Police believe the suspect or suspects entered through a window that had been left open. No suspect information was available.

Anyone with information about any of these incidents is encouraged to call the department at at 248-530-1870.


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