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Arson

aprospal16675 — 2015-10-15 13:41:51 UTC

Arson is the act of intentionally setting fire to buildings or property.

EX: Brad got mad at his neighbor and set his garage on fire.

Vandalism

aprospal16675 — 2015-10-15 13:46:22 UTC

Crime involving deliberate destruction of public or private property.

EX: Lana found a can of spray paint on the ground and took it to a old building and started to spray paint a picture.

Larceny

aprospal16675 — 2015-10-15 13:50:03 UTC

Theft of personal property

EX: Tom went to a grocery store and saw a box of poptarts didn't have enough money for. He slipped the box under his winter coat and walked away.

Embezzlement

aprospal16675 — 2015-10-15 13:54:03 UTC

Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in ones trust.

EX: she kept the money from the fundraiser for herself.

Robbery

aprospal16675 — 2015-10-15 14:02:16 UTC

Robbing a person or a place, taking someones stuff against their will

EX: When she got home the window was broken and a guy in a black ski mask ran out the door with a pillow case of stuff.

Extortion

aprospal16675 — 2015-10-15 14:05:22 UTC

The practice of obtaining something especially money through force or threats.

EX: He stole $1000 from her and told her if she told he would kidnap her dog.

Burglary

aprospal16675 — 2015-10-15 14:09:22 UTC

entry into a building illegally with intent to commit a crime, especially theft.

EX: Bob and his friend Rob planned to break into the bank and steal 10 grand

Forgery

aprospal16675 — 2015-10-15 14:14:37 UTC

The action of forging a signature or document.

EX: Kayla had to turn in a field trip form but forgot to have her mom sign it so she quickly scribbled her moms name and handed the sheet to her teacher.