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In response to "So, robbers break into a guys house. He runs out, sees that their getaway van is running and takes the van." by Redmond

Did the van belong to him? No. Did he take the van without permission? Yes.

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Feb 18 '09, 07:23

that's theft.

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I always wanted to know, if a police officer takes your car to chase down a suspect, is that theft? - tRuMaN Feb 18, 07:24 4
- Nope, the police can commandeer your vehicle. -- (link) - Krusty - Springfield Hall of Famer Feb 18, 07:29
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- in real life? probably. -- nm - loosilu Feb 18, 07:25
- That typically only happens in movies. -- nm - Don Homer Feb 18, 07:24
I would say, he was trying to prevent a crime. He was taking away the vehicle they were about to transport stolen goods in. -- nm - Redmond Feb 18, 07:24 8
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  - However, a prosecutor could easily argue that taking the keys accomplished the same goal. -- nm - TWuG Feb 18, 07:28 5
    - I carry two sets of keys with me. Locked myself out of the car one too many times. -- nm - Redmond Feb 18, 07:30
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      - So you could easily defend him. Doesn't mean some prosecutor somewhere wouldn't decide to take up a case against "vigilante justice." -- nm - TWuG Feb 18, 07:32 2
        
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        "Remember, being vigilant is not a crime. Being a "vigilante" is." -- nm - znufrii, cliqueless Feb 18, 07:33
- All he needed to do was take the keys and run to safety. -- nm - TWuG Feb 18, 07:25

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