State v. Hatch

OPINION

THOMPSON, Judge.

¶ 1 Michael Hatch (defendant) appeals his convictions for burglary and possession of burglary tools. For the following reasons, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2 Defendant and an accomplice were interrupted by police during a burglary at a vitamin store. After gaining entry to the store, defendant tried unsuccessfully to open or remove the store’s safe. Police observed defendant enter a car parked at the rear of the store, and the responding officer testified that defendant “lurched” the car toward him. After an exchange between defendant and the officer, the…