People v. Smith CA4/1

BACKGROUND

On February 19, 2013, Alex T. was walking to school, carrying his iPhone. A

beige or gold Infiniti followed him then stopped and Smith, the driver, asked for

directions. After Alex provided directions, Smith circled in the Infiniti, drove past Alex

three or four times, then slowly drove up behind Alex and stopped beside him. Smith got

out of the Infiniti, ran toward Alex "and asked for all of [Alex's] stuff." Alex said no,

turned around and kept walking. Smith grabbed Alex's shoulder and turned him around.

Smith lifted his shirt, displaying a black-handled gun at his waistline, took the gun from

his pants, pointed the gun between Alex's eyes and told Alex "to give him everything."

Alex gave Smith his iPhone and wallet. Smith drove away.

Alex ran down the street and found a man who let Alex use his cell phone. Alex

called 911 and provided the Infinity's approximate license plate number. The police soon

arrived. Alex, who was familiar with guns from playing video games, described Smith's

gun as squarish, black and similar to a Glock.

With the license plate number Alex had provided, the police learned that a gold

Infiniti was…