Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit September 28, 1977, 77-1811 (United States v. Gilbert M. Ortega)

HUFSTEDLER, Circuit Judge:

Gilbert Ortega (“Gilbert”) appeals from his conviction for possessing stolen mail in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1708. Three government checks were stolen from the mail and presented for payment by a person who was identified as Gilbert by the bank tellers.