State v. Brueckner

DOWD, Judge.

A jury found defendant Michael J. Brueckner guilty of robbery in the first degree, in violation of Section 560.120 RSMo 1969. Defendant was sentenced under the Second Offender Act to twelve years imprisonment. Defendant appeals.

On February 14, 1978 a man wearing a green fatigue jacket, sunglasses, hat and scarf entered a Glaser Drug Store located in Bridgeton, Missouri. The man handed a note to the pharmacist in the store, Mark Hall, which said, “The store is covered. If your smart, do as you’re told. No one will be hurt. Give me all you dilaudid and Class A drugs.” The man was…