Birmingham Police Nab Duo in Armed Robberies Targeting Hispanic Victims

Birmingham Police Department officers, with assistance from Homewood Police, arrested 20-year-old Jermaine Turner Pryce of Center Point and 22-year-old Julia Sanders of Birmingham on Friday. The duo faces first-degree robbery charges for a string of armed holdups in the vibrant Five Points South entertainment district, a hub of restaurants, bars and nightlife along 20th Street South.

The robberies, occurring over recent days, specifically targeted Hispanic victims, heightening fears in Birmingham's growing Latino community centered in areas like Five Points South and nearby Ensley. Police linked the pair to multiple incidents through investigative leads, with arrests made swiftly to stem further violence. Authorities warn additional charges are pending as evidence mounts.

Five Points South, known for its walkable streets and attractions like the iconic Old Crown Coffee Roasters and music venues, had seen heightened patrols amid the crime wave. The neighborhood's diversity, with a surge in Hispanic-owned businesses, underscores the targeted nature of these attacks. Birmingham Police urge anyone with information on related crimes to contact the Robbery Unit at 205-254-1753 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 205-254-7777.