State v. Eliason

Frank T. Gallagher, Justice.

This is an appeal by defendant, Regnar Ernest Eliason, from a judgment of the Ramsey County District Court whereby he was convicted of theft.

At about 7:30 on the evening of April 11, 1964, William Gilbert-son, Joseph Jannette, and defendant met in front of the Radar Chef Cafe on Payne and Magnolia in St. Paul. Gilbertson and defendant stated that they were “going on a job,” and Jannette in turn suggested that they use his car. However, it was agreed that a faster car was necessary. The trio then got into the car of defendant’s brother, and after a stop to make a…