People v. Lorenzo

Opinion

COLE, Acting P. J.

Defendant appeals from his conviction of theft, in violation of Penal Code section 484, subdivision (a).

Defendant was observed by the manager of a Von’s market to switch price tags from one kind of glove to another kind of glove and also to switch price tags placed on chickens. The manager of the store stood five or six feet behind defendant as the latter went through the check-out counter. Defendant paid for a number of chickens, a pair of gloves and other merchandise. Defendant had no conversation with the check-out clerk. Defendant then wheeled the shopping cart…