People v. Hasty

Defendant was found guilty at a bench trial of the crimes of theft and aggravated assault, and was placed on probation for a period of one year, the first ninety days of which were to be served at the Illinois State Farm at Vandalia. He appeals.

Defendant made an oral pretrial motion to suppress evidence. A hearing was held on the motion at which the following evidence was adduced:

Frank Cristoff testified that on February 17, 1969, he was employed as a security guard at the Wieboldt Department Store located at 63rd and Green Streets in Chicago. He observed the defendant and a second youth…