Watson v. State

David Newbern, Judge.

The main question presented is whether there was substantial evidence that property the appellant was found to have stolen exceeded $100 in value so as to authorize his conviction of felony theft. Ark. Stat. Ann., § 4l-2203(2)(b)(i) (Repl. 1977). We find the evidence was sufficient.

The appellant was convicted of stealing a suitcase packed with clothing and sundry items. Evidence showed he took the suitcase from an airport baggage area.

The owner of the suitcase testified as to the price she had determined a replacement suitcase of the same kind would bear ($96), and she…