Usually the unlawful taking of property of another; the term includes such crimes as burglary, larceny and robber. According to Sec. 378 of Indian Penal Code, “Anybody intending to take dishonestly any moveable property out of the possession of any person without consent of that person or of any person having, for the purpose, authority, takes and carries away that property is said to commit theft.” Theft, Disappearance and Destruction Coverage Policy : A commercial crime coverage policy covering money and securities against the causes of loss described in its title.
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Any act of stealing. Theft includes larceny, burglary, and robbery.