State v. Gay

TYSON, Judge.

Robert Arnold Gay (“defendant”) appeals from the trial court’s entry of judgment after a jury returned a verdict finding him guilty of robbery with a dangerous weapon. We find no error.

I. Facts

The evidence at trial tended to show that on 11 June 1999, Jennifer Ellen Barnes (“Barnes”) was working at Cookies by Design in Charlotte, North Carolina. Cookies by Design is located in a shopping center adjacent to various other stores. At approximately 6:00 p.m., Barnes prepared to close the store. She turned off the lights and exited the front door wearing a backpack that contained…