State v. Murchison, 2007-L-132 (5-9-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Annette L. Murchison, appeals the judgment entered by the Lake County Court of Common Pleas. The following facts are relevant to a determination of this appeal.

{¶ 2} On January 10, 2007, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Thomas Cutwright, the loss-prevention manager at the Macy's located in the Great Lakes Mall, observed a vehicle pull into the fire lane and drop off two individuals. Mr. Cutwright recognized one of the individuals as Ms. Charlotte Tubbs, a known shoplifter. Mr. Cutwright was able to observe the individuals through a surveillance system consisting of 34…