Man kidnapped at gunpoint in Birmingham, forced to withdraw money from ATM; 2 charged

Two suspects are in custody after a man was kidnapped at gunpoint in Birmingham and forced to withdraw money from an ATM.

Police on Saturday announced the arrests of Keonte Richardson, 29, and Justin Jenkins, 22.

Shortly before 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, South Precinct officers launched an investigation into a robbery that happened in east Birmingham.

Officers learned two suspects robbed an adult male at gunpoint, later kidnapping him and forcing the victim to withdraw money from an ATM, said Officer Truman Fitzgerald.

Later that night, BPD Intelligence Unit officers and Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were able to identify and locate the suspects in the Kingston community.

Special Enforcement Team officers took both suspects into custody during a traffic stop.

The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office issued warrants against Richardson for first-degree robbery, and against Jenkins for first-degree robbery, first-degree kidnapping and first-degree burglary.

Both suspects remain held without bond in the Jefferson County Jail.