s 72
In forceBasic definition of theft
Part IOffences
Division 2Theft and similar or associated offences
72 Basic definition of theft
(1)
A person steals if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
(2)
A person who steals is guilty of theft; and "thief" shall be construed accordingly.
S. 73 substituted by No. 8425 s. 2(1)(b).
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