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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 Minnesota, theft is defined under Minnesota Statutes Section 609.52. A person commits theft when they intentionally and without claim of right take, use, transfer, conceal, or retain possession of movable property of another without the owner's consent and with the intent to deprive the owner permanently of possession of the property. Theft can also occur through deception, extortion, or by receiving stolen property. The penalties for theft in Minnesota vary depending on the value of the property stolen and can range from a misdemeanor for property valued at $500 or less, to a felony for property valued over $1,000. Enhanced penalties may apply for higher value thefts or if the theft involves a firearm, trade secret, or explosive. Additionally, repeat offenders may face more severe consequences.

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