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A person commits the criminal offense (crime) of theft—also known as stealing—by unlawfully taking or appropriating the property of another person or entity with the intent to deprive the owner of the property.

Taking or appropriating property is generally unlawful if it is done without the owner's effective consent—for example, if the property was taken by threat, deception, or extortion.

In Connecticut, theft, also referred to as larceny, is defined under Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-119. A person commits larceny when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to themselves or a third person, they unlawfully take, obtain, or withhold such property from an owner. Larceny encompasses various forms of theft, including taking by threat, deception, or extortion. The severity of the charge and the potential penalties in Connecticut depend on the value of the property stolen and can range from a misdemeanor for petty theft (property valued less than $1,000) to a felony for grand larceny (property valued at $2,000 or more). Enhanced penalties may apply for thefts involving specific circumstances, such as the theft of public records, receiving stolen property, shoplifting, or theft of services.

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