Simple Robbery, Bourbon and Conti

[Officer Shubert]

On Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at 3:00am, the victims, 2 W/Ms, were
inside a bar near the intersection of Conti and Bourbon when they were
approached by two unknown black males. One of the suspects struck the
first victim, knocking him to the ground. The suspect then took
property from the victim’s pocket. The other suspect grabbed the
wallet from the second victim’s pocket. The suspects then fled on
foot.

Responding Officers were able to apprehend the suspects Cornelius
Thompson, B/M, 12-3-80 and Jermaine Lewis, B/M, 7-21-82, who were
arrested and charged in this offense. Additional information on these
arrests and/or subsequent prosecution can be obtained via the Docket
Master at www.opcso.org.

The victims were unsure of which bar they were in when the incident
occurred.

If you have any information on this suspect, please contact Det.
Thompson at 658-6080. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at
822-1111.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in
your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911
immediately.

Major Edwin Hosli
Eighth District