People v. Cowan

Following a bench trial, defendant was convicted of theft in violation of section 16 — 1(a) (1) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 16 — 1(a)(1)) and fined *90. On appeal he contends he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

At trial the following evidence pertinent to this appeal was adduced.

For the State

Carter Brailford

He is an investigator at the Spiegel Warehouse located at 1061 West 35th Street, Chicago. Neither the public nor employees of Spiegel may make purchases at this location. However, there is a retail outlet across the street.

On April 28, 1976,…