Dothan Police Department made a felony arrest for burglary after an alert patrolman observed two males wearing dark clothing and gloves

On May 9, 2012 the Dothan Police Department made a felony arrest for burglary after an alert patrolman observed two males wearing dark clothing and gloves in the vicinity of the 400 block of South Oates Street.  Upon seeing the patrol car, both men fled on foot.  Moments later, night shift officers located and detained one of the subjects who was still wearing black latex gloves. Consequently, officers began checking nearby businesses for burglaries and discovered that the glass had been shattered at 463 South Oates, Rock Bottom Audio and Tint. Officers matched the shoe print of the suspect in custody, Lewis Cunningham, with one located at the crime scene.  Investigators say Cunningham was arrested for burglary and went on to say the case is pending regarding possible additional suspects. Police are asking anyone with information about the case or identity of the second suspect to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.

 

·        Lewis Cunningham, black male, 20 years of age, of Citadel Avenue was arrested and charged with a $5,000 bond.