State v. Jamison

OPINION

DAVIDSON, Judge:

Defendant was convicted of felony theft in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-404 (1978), and seeks reversal and remand for a new trial or dismissal of the charge. The conviction is affirmed.

FACTS

At approximately 9:00 p.m., on March 21, 1986, Salt Lake City police officer Don Campbell observed defendant James Jami-son and his brother crouched beside a change machine located at the Ute Car Wash in downtown Salt Lake City. Campbell noted there were no cars in the washing bays. As Campbell’s car approached, the two men first ran then began rapidly walking away. After being…