Match the following property crimes to their definitions

1. Larceny-theft a. The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle
2. Burglary b. An individual involved in the buying, selling, and distributing of stolen goods
3. Arson c. The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft
4. Motor vehicle theft d. The willful or malicious burning of property of another.
5. Fencing e. The unlawful taking of property from the possession of another.


1. c
2. c
3. d
4. a
5. b

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a. true b. false Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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