£10,000 reward offered to help find suspect wanted for murder of Birmingham teenager

As a charity, independent of the police, we're offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of 22-year-old Zachariah Liburd, who is wanted in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Chris Ikouara in Birmingham.

Wanted suspect Zachariah Liburd

Chris was tragically stabbed at an address on Olton Boulevard East in Acocks Green, Birmingham, on the afternoon of Tuesday 13 January 2026. 

As the hunt for Liburd continues, Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information given exclusively and anonymously to us that leads to Liburd’s arrest. 

Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers completely anonymously.

Do you have information, but don't want to speak to the police? You can tell us what you know and remain 100% anonymous - guaranteed. 

Call free any time on 0800 555 111 or fill in our quick, easy & secure online form, right here on our website:

Give information anonymously

“A young man has tragically lost his life, leaving family and friends utterly heartbroken. 

“We understand that some people may not feel comfortable speaking directly to police, which is why the charity Crimestoppers is here. We provide a safe and independent way to share what you know without any comeback or risk to yourself. 

“If you have any information about where Zachariah Liburd might be, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously. 

“Your information could help bring answers to Chris’s loved ones and help make your community safer. We never ask your name, we don’t trace calls or track IP addresses, and you will remain 100% anonymous.”

Alan Edwards, Crimestoppers West Midlands Regional Manager

Anonymity

Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.

Claiming a reward

The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling our charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact us via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact.
 
More details about the rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous - can be found here.

19 February 2026