Commonwealth v. Connolly

OLSZEWSKI, Judge:

Perhaps no case more aptly demonstrates the accuracy of the truism that crime doesn’t pay than the present one. Indeed, for Fred Edward Connolly, crime actually cost $20.00 and four-to-eight years imprisonment.

While working the night shift at a convenience store, Nancy Rogers was approached by Fred Edward Connolly, appellant herein. At first blush, the transaction appeared mundane. Appellant placed some groceries on the counter and handed Ms. Rogers a twenty-dollar bill. As Ms. Rogers opened the cash drawer to make change, however, appellant reached across the counter and…