What is a Larceny-Theft (UCR/NIBRS)?

What will be an ideal response?


The unlawful taking or attempted taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property, from the possession or constructive possession of another. Motor vehicles are excluded. Larceny is the most common of the eight major offenses, although probably only a small percentage of all larcenies are actually reported to the police because of the small dollar amounts involved.

Larceny, also called theft, is the most common Part I offenses and includes a variety of offenses.

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A) True B) False

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What will be an ideal response

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