People v. Owens

Richard Franklin Owens was found guilty by jury in the recorder’s court, Detroit, Michigan, of the crime of larceny in a building, in violation of CL 1948, § 750.360 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.592). Defendant’s motion for new trial was denied and he appeals.

At approximately 3:10 in the afternoon of November 19, 1963, complainant Edward Tront was a customer at the White Tower restaurant on Gratiot avenue in the city of Detroit while on his way from the bank. While having a cup of coffee he laid a white envelope containing $80.71 on the counter within 12" of the cup from which he was drinking. As…