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Saudi Ally v. R., Crim. App. 211-A-67, 21/2/68, Seaton J.



Saudi Ally v. R., Crim. App. 211-A-67, 21/2/68, Seaton J.

Accused was convicted of stealing from a motor vehicle. [P.C. s. 269 (c) ]. He entered a truck and sorted through its contents picking out what he desired. Just as he was about to depart, the owner arrived and locked him in the truck.

            Held: The asportation requirement for a conviction of simple theft is fulfilled by any movement of the item involved. Here, however, the charge was the graver one of stealing from shown not merely that the items were moved, but that they were removed from the vehicle.

 

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