WARNER, C.J.
The question presented in this appeal is whether a flashlight which is never observed being used in any manner during a burglary may still constitute a burglary tool to support a conviction for possession of burglary tools. We hold that a conviction for possession of burglary tools must be reversed where there is no overt act which either constitutes use or manifests an intent to use the flashlight during the burglary.
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