People v. Davenport

This is a consolidated appeal of convictions for possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

On November 29, 1986, Darryl Lane parked his gray 1982 Ford Escort, with the personalized license “Atom Ant,” across the street from the building where he was employed. When he left work later that evening, his car was gone. On December 2, 1986, the Chicago police notified Lane that his car had been found. Lane testified at trial that the front left and rear right fenders had been damaged, customized stereo equipment was gone and the car’s spare tire, lug wrench and lock were missing.

Police officer Michael…