Johnson v. State

Shulman, Judge.

Evelyn Johnson, Henrietta Williams and Faye Mitchell were each convicted of theft by taking. This appeal follows the denial of their respective motions for new trial.

The evidence shows that a garage attendant observed three women and a man get out from a late model blue Cadillac and act suspiciously. The three women had on long coats which appeared inappropriate for the weather. The driver of the car removed her coat and put on a flowing, loose fitting overblouse which was covered with pockets. The four proceeded toward the downtown shopping area. The attendant then telephoned…