Fultondale police are asking the public to help put a name to a face after releasing photos of a man suspected in a string of recent storage unit burglaries in the Alabama city. The department shared the images on Facebook Wednesday, hoping someone in the community recognizes him.
According to WBRC, the Fultondale Police Department is investigating the recent break-ins and posted pictures of the suspect to its Facebook page in hopes that the public can help identify him. The station reports that police are directing anyone with information straight to one of their own.
Who to Call With Tips
Anyone who recognizes the man or has information about the burglaries is asked to call Sgt. Benning at 205-849-5456, per the same account. No further details on the number or locations of the burglaries, or whether a suspect has since been arrested, were included in the department's request.
The Fultondale Police Department maintains an active presence on Facebook, where it regularly posts updates for residents, though the page notes it is not monitored around the clock and should not be used to report active crimes.
A Statewide Pattern of Storage Unit Break-Ins
Fultondale's case comes amid a string of storage unit burglaries reported in other parts of Alabama this year, though there is no indication the incidents are connected. In Killen, police said earlier this year they were investigating a series of break-ins at two local storage facilities that left thousands of dollars in reported losses, according to WAFF. A separate report from RocketCityNow said Killen police were investigating roughly 30 reported storage unit burglaries since May, with two facilities adding security measures in response.
Further south, the Lee County Sheriff's Office reported that two storage units in the 9000 block of Lee Road 246 in Smiths Station were burglarized in March, a case that resulted in an arrest. None of these cases have been tied to the Fultondale investigation.
Fultondale has seen storage and theft cases resolved with community help before. In September 2025, according to ABC 33/40, a citizen's quick action led to the arrest of a theft suspect and the recovery of more than $1,500 in stolen property in the city. Police are hoping a similar tip from the public helps crack this latest case.
