State v. Reo

HOGAN, Chief Judge.

Leo Reo was found guilty of receiving stolen property, as defined and denounced by § 560.270, RSMo 1969, V.A.M.S., and his punishment was fixed at imprisonment for a term of two years. He appeals, contending 1) that the State failed to prove he received the property with knowledge that it was stolen, and 2) that the State failed to prove the property was worth more than $50. We reverse and remand.

On August 27, 1971, the home of Dr. Harvey E. Nickols was burglarized. Among the items taken were a portable TV set and a .22 caliber carbine. Defendant was charged with having…