State v. Armstrong

Samuel William Armstrong, charged with four counts of receiving stolen property, § 560.270, RSMo 1969, and convicted on three counts, was given three 2-year sentences. He appeals from the judgment of conviction, contending that the State failed to prove that he “received” the stolen goods and that he had knowledge that the goods were stolen.

Appellant and his business partner Michael Primus operated a boutique shop at 4960 Delmar Boulevard and a restaurant at 4924 Delmar Boulevard in the City of St. Louis. Appellant rented the buildings housing the shop and restaurant from Chris Smyrniotis.…