Willis v. State

Andrews, Judge.

Willis appeals from a jury conviction of theft by shoplifting and aggravated assault.

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, Ridgeway v. State, 187 Ga. App. 381 (370 SE2d 216) (1988), the facts established that at 8:15 p.m. on December 29, 1989, Willis accompanied by his friend and co-defendant here, Colson, entered a store. While Colson looked at the cordless phone display, Willis attempted to engage the assistance of a nearby clerk. After his apparent attempt at diverting the clerk’s attention failed, Willis stood blocking the view of a store…