State v. Smith

OPINION

SCOTT, Judge.

On February 28, 1977, Mr. William A. Cobb, owner of 1-65 Liquors, upon arrival at his store, discovered that it had been burglarized. All of the liquor from his store rooms, valued at approximately $12,-000.00, was missing, along with the money from the cash drawer. Mr. Cobb called the Metropolitan Police Department and officers responded.

While the police were investigating the theft, a store employee, Kathy Woodward, suggested that they call the appellant, Mr. Barnes, to get his assistance in the investigation. Mr. Barnes was an employee of Westinghouse Credit…