Cole v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in the conviction of appellant of Theft, a Class D felony, for which she received a sentence of two (2) years enhanced by twelve (12) years by reason of her status as a habitual offender.

The facts are: On November 25, 1985 at approximately 6:50 p.m., appellant and another woman were observed near the frozen lobster and shrimp display in Bernac-chi's Farm Market in Merrillville The women were observed putting boxes of frozen shrimp and lobster tails in their coats. The women then walked away from the display. An employee, who observed this activity, alerted…