State v. McCrary

REINHARD, Judge.

Defendant was convicted by a jury of the offense of robbery in the second degree, a violation of § 569.030, RSMo. 1978. He was found to be a persistent offender and was sentenced to an extended term of 30 years’ imprisonment. He appeals. We affirm.

Defendant does not challenge the sufficiency of the evidence. On March 31, 1981, Ruth Tucker was working alone in a bread store in North St. Louis County. At approximately 4:45 p.m., a woman, later identified as Gretchen Patton, entered the store alone. Two black males then entered the store and the woman spoke with them. Miss Tucker…