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Crimes Act 1958 - SECT 72

Basic definition of theft

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.



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