Gunn v. State

Grand larceny; sentence: one year and one day imprisonment (probation granted).

The State's evidence tended to show that around 5:15 p.m. on February 7, 1979, the appellant and her sister entered the Century Plaza branch of Rich's Department Store in Birmingham, went to the linen section, and stole several table place mats and napkins valued at $16.

The appellant was observed by Linda Hathcock, security supervisor for the store. She saw the appellant's sister open her coat to shield the appellant's actions while the appellant removed the items from a display shelf and placed them in a used…