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West Midlands: Reward of £20,000 over Jinming Zhang murder
Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information on the murder of 41-year-old Jinming Zhang.
It comes as the police reveal an unusual DNA find.
The sample was recovered after the 41-year-old was murdered at a flat in Moseley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham on 9 February. The DNA sample from the suspected killer was submitted for extensive forensic testing. It found that the suspect is a man and there’s a 99.99% probability that he is black. There was no match was found on the national DNA database, which senior investigators say is unusual.
PLEASE NOTE: Information passed directly to police will not qualify for a reward, Only information passed to Crimestoppers’ 0800 555 111 number or given online will qualify.
The sample was recovered after the 41-year-old was murdered at a flat in Moseley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham on 9 February. The DNA sample from the suspected killer was submitted for extensive forensic testing. It found that the suspect is a man and there’s a 99.99% probability that he is black. There was no match was found on the national DNA database, which senior investigators say is unusual.
“We are reaching out to anyone who may know who was involved in this murder or has suspicions but has so far stayed silent. We absolutely guarantee that if you contact our charity and tell us what you know, you will stay 100% anonymous. Always.
“Please do the right thing and call us on 0800 555 111 or use our anonymous online form.”
"The UK has one of the most efficient DNA databases in the world. To have a DNA sample from a murder suspect that does not match anyone on the database is highly unusual.If you have information, please speak to us 100% anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete our anonymous online form.
“We’re still trying to establish a motive for this violent crime and are exploring a number of reasons why Mr Zhang was killed in such awful circumstances.
“While the most likely motive is robbery, it’s clear the person who killed Zhang is a violent man and we want to catch him as soon as we can to protect you.
"Earlier this month, CCTV of the suspect was issued. He was described as black, in his 20s and between 5ft 4ins and 5ft 5ins tall with an average build. He was wearing dark clothing and a dark hat and mask.
"It is also believed that the killer injured his hand during the murder. The clip shows the suspect walking along Barford Street, Digbeth just before the murder."
PLEASE NOTE: Information passed directly to police will not qualify for a reward, Only information passed to Crimestoppers’ 0800 555 111 number or given online will qualify.
