State v. Edgerly

HUITINK, Judge.

Jeffery Edgerly appeals from his convictions for third-degree burglary and second-degree theft. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

7. Background Facts and Proceedings.

Edgerly was arrested and charged with these offenses following a burglary at a Waterloo convenience store. The record indicates Edgerly was arrested by Waterloo police officer Ann Miller shortly after she responded to the store’s security alarm. Miller’s testimonial account of events leading to Edgerly’s arrest includes her observation of someone wearing dark-colored pants and coat and a baseball cap running…