People v. Rinaldo

Mr. JUSTICE THOMAS J. MORAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

On October 20, 1972, defendant was indicted for the crime of theft over $150, having been charged with knowingly receiving stolen property. After being found guilty by a jury, he was sentenced to serve 60 days under a work release program and two years’ probation. Defendant appeals alleging that reversible errors were committed during his trial.

It was established that on October 19, 1972, a warehouse delivery truck unloaded a stereo console unit outside the Mitchell Radio & Appliance store in Rockford. Shortly after 3 p.m. the…