State v. Linzmeyer

About 1:45 a.m. on August 7, 1955, Ann Hammer living at 3110 University Avenue, Des Moines, telephoned the police she heard an unusual noise across the street. Three police officers responded and on investigation they found the defendant standing inside the store of Thode Hardware & Sporting Goods Store, which is located at No. 3015 University Avenue. Upon arrival of the police, Linzmeyer put his hands up against the window and said “I give up.” The noise had been caused by defendant breaking the handle and latch on the inside of the front door with a hammer. Defendant had entered the store…