Burglary at MEADOWLARK DR, BIRMINGHAM on 12/05/2025 7:05 PM
Type: Burglary
Date: 12/05/2025 7:05 PM
Description: ALARM BURGLARY. This report is from Shelby County dispatch log (911). Information may be subject to change
Address: MEADOWLARK DR, BIRMINGHAM, Shelby County, AL
Case Number: C2025071853
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