Purse Snatching, 640 Bourbon

[Officer Shubert]

On Sunday, August 15, 2010, at 9:15pm, the victim, W/F, was in the
business at 640 Bourbon when she was approached by two unknown black
males. One suspect grabbed the victim’s purse from her lap and fled
from the business. The suspect dropped the purse as he fled, and the
victim attempted to retrieve it. The second suspect attempted to take
the purse from the victim, but the victim resisted. The second
suspect then fled.



Responding officers apprehended the second suspect, Ronald Gordon, B/
M, 5-23-90. Additional information on this arrest and/or any
subsequent prosecution can be obtained via the Docket Master at www.opcso.org.



If you have any information on this incident, please contact Det.
Flores 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.



Captain Edwin Hosli

Eighth District