Theft

Question 0

Ingredients of theft by using or dealing

Answer 0

Dishonestly
Without claim of right
Uses or deals with
Any property
With an intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property
Or
With an intent to deprive any owner permanently of any interest in that property
After obtaining possession/control of that property in what ever manner

Question 1

Ingredients of theft by taking

Answer 1

Dishonestly
Without claim of right
Takes
Any property
With an intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property
Or
With an intent to deprive any owner permanently of any interest in that property

Question 2

Ownership is

Answer 2

A person that is regarded as the owner of any property that is stolen if, at the time of the theft, that person has

• possession/control of the property
• any interest in the property
• the right to take possession/control of the property

Question 3

Types of theft

Answer 3

Theft by person in special relationship - sec 220 of Crimes Act 1961
Theft of animals - sec 221 of Crimes Act 1961
Theft by spouse - sec 222 of Crimes Act 1961

Question 4

Punishment

Answer 4

Value > $500 - imprisonment not exceeding 3 months
Value < $500 - imprisonment not exceeding 1 year
Value <$1000 - imprisonment not exceeding 7 years

Question 5

Procedure on receipt of a report

Answer 5

Find out exact location
Obtain details of suspect/offender
Time of offence
Description of stolen property

Question 6

Procedure en route to the scene

Answer 6

Watch out for offender
Maintain communication with Comms
Note time, date and place in notebook

Question 7

Procedure action at the scene

Answer 7

Check to see if offender is present
Speak to informant/victim
Situation report (SITREP)

Question 8

Procedure scene examination

Answer 8

Check the scene
Check for discarded property
Look for foot ware impressions, tyre tracks
Fingerprints

Question 9

Procedure for interviews

Answer 9

Circumstances of theft
Ingredients
Description and value of property
Serial numbers
Ownership
Description of offender
Offenders MO

Question 10

Procedure for locating the suspect/offender

Answer 10

Ask person to accompany to station

Take steps to recover stolen property

Question 11

Final action procedure

Answer 11

Label and secure exhibit
Inform NCO of outcome
Advise victim of action taken