People v. Francisco N.

Opinion

FRANSON, Acting P. J.

Statement of the Case and Facts

On May 24, 1985, a security guard at Pay Less Drug Store on Shaw Avenue in Fresno observed appellant, then 12 years of age, remove a toy car from its packaging and exit the store without paying for the toy. The guard apprehended appellant outside the store and detained him. The toy, valued at $3.49, was recovered.

Appellant was cited to the police probation team. When he failed to appear on the citation on May 28,1985, his case was referred to the probation department. In October 1985, a Fresno Police Department crime report indicated…