State of Missouri, Plaintiff/Respondent v. Anthony Umbertino

OPINION

Lisa Van Amburg, Chief Judge

Anthony Umbertino appeals the trial court’s judgment after a jury convicted him of felony stealing. We affirm.

Background

Umbertino was the long-time police chief of the City of Charlack. In 2007, he was given the additional position of city administrator, ie., the City’s chief financial officer. In that role, Umbertino was authorized to write checks from City accounts, had access to signature stamps and a City credit card, and worked with the City’s accountant on payroll.

On multiple occasions between 2008 and 2012, Umbertino instructed the accountant to…