State v. Robinson

Meyer, J.:

Tommie L. Robinson (appellant) was convicted by a jury of the crimes of theft (K.S.A. 21-3701[a]), and burglary (K.S.A. 21-3715).

On the morning of January 7, 1979, a burglar alarm was activated at Action Auto Radio, Inc., in Wichita. An investigating officer learned that two auto radios had been taken. He observed distinct footprints in the snow outside the store and followed them to an opening under a nearby house where he discovered the stolen property. Surveillance was set up at the location and appellant was observed kneeling by the opening. Appellant started walking away…