Liabilities - Theft

Question 1

Define the ingredient ‘Dishonestly’.

Answer 1

• Without a belief that there was
• Consent or
• Authority
• From Owner

Question 2

Define the ingredient ‘Without claim of right’.

Answer 2

• No belief

- Was lawful

Question 3

Define the ingredient ‘Takes’.

Answer 3

• Takes or Moves

Question 4

Define the ingredient ‘Any Property’.

Answer 4

• Anything
• Property of any person
• And has value

Question 5

Define the ingredient ‘With intent to deprive the owner permanently of that property’.

Answer 5

• Deprive the owner permanently
  OR
• Deal with it
• Cannot be restored to its original condition

Question 6

Define the ingredient ‘With intent to deprive the owner permanently of any interest in that property’.

Answer 6

• Deprive the owner permanently.

- of an interest.

Question 7

List the ingredients for the offence of ‘Theft by Using or Dealing’.

Answer 7

• Dishonestly
• Without claim of right
• Uses or deals with
• Any property
• With intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property
  OR
• With intent to deprive any owner of any interest in that property.
• After obtaining possession or control of that property in whatever manner.

Question 8

Define the ingredient ‘Uses or Deals with’.

Answer 8

• Has possession or control
• Exceeds the authority or conditions
• Using or dealing with
• In any manner

Question 9

Define the ingredient ‘After obtaining possession or control of that property in whatever manner’.

Answer 9

• Obtains possession or
• Control
• For himself/herself or
• Any other person

Question 10

List three specialist theft offences.

Answer 10

• Theft by person in a special relationship
• Theft of animals
• Theft by spouse

Question 11

What considerations do you need to make on receipt of a Theft Report.

Answer 11

• Find out exact location
• Obtain details of offender
• Find out time of the offence
• Obtain description of property

Question 12

What considerations do you need to make en route to the scene of a theft report?

Answer 12

• Watch out for offender
• Maintain Comms
• Note time/date/place in notebook

Question 13

What action do you need to take at the scene of a reported theft?

Answer 13

• Check if offender still present
• Obtain details of informant/victim
• SITREP Comms

Question 14

What actions should you take when examining the scene of a reported theft?

Answer 14

• Check for property dropped by offender
• Check for discarded property
• Look for footwear/vehicle impressions
• Look for likely areas/items for fingerprints
• Note the lighting and description of scene

Question 15

What considerations should you make when undertaking interviews in relation to a reported theft?

Answer 15

• Obtain full particulars from the victim
• Note the layout of scene and positions of witnesses
• ID other witnesses

Question 16

What details should you include when obtaining particulars from the victim of a reported theft?

Answer 16

• Circumstances of theft
• Ingredient/s of theft
• Description and value of property stolen
• Serial Numbers
• Ownership details
• Description of Offender and how are they identifiable
• The offenders MO

Question 17

On locating the offender what steps should you take to recover the stolen property?

Answer 17

• Search by warrent
• Search by consent
• Search subsequent to arrest

Question 18

What other actions should you take after locating the offender?

Answer 18

• Issue a receipt for property obtained on POL268
• Interview offender at station and
• Ensure practice note on police questioning and Bill of Rights are complied with.
• Interview on video. If offender objects Q & A interview and record in notebook.
• Decide if summons or arrest is most appropriate action.

Question 19

What are the final actions do you need to complete in a theft complaint?

Answer 19

• Label and secure exhibits
• Inform NCO of outcome
• Advise victim of action taken

Question 20

List the ingredients for the offence of Theft by Taking.

Answer 20

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