Birmingham Kidnapping: Search Of Local Apartment Comes Up Empty

BIRMINGHAM, AL — A heavy police presence was reported at a Birmingham apartment complex in connection with the abduction of 3-year-old Kamille McKinney based on a tip to the Birmingham Police Department. Police confirmed that they did not find the girl in the complex.

The apartment complex is located in the 2700 block of Jefferson Ave. near 28th St. SW.

Earlier reports from local news sources that Kamille had been found safe have been determined to be untrue. A crowd surrounding the apartments erupted in applause thinking Kamille had been found, but Sgt. Johnny Williams of the Birmingham Police Department confirmed that every apartment in the complex was searched and the girl was not found.

"We are confident we will find her," Williams said. "We are responding to any tips we receive, and that was what we were doing here."

Police have two suspects in custody, who have been charged with unrelated crimes, but are reportedly cooperating with law enforcement.

Kamille McKinney was last seen at a birthday party in the Tom Brown Village housing community at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. An Amber Alert was issued across the multiple states, as police believe more suspects are involved in the abduction.

Anyone with information on Kamille’s disappearance is asked to call the Birmingham police tip line at 205-297-8413, Crime Stoppers 205-254-7777, *HP or 911. A reward of $20,000 has been offered for credible information regarding this case.