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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 Arizona, theft is defined under Arizona Revised Statutes §13-1802. A person commits theft if they knowingly take control, title, use, or management of another person's property with the intent to deprive the owner of such property. This includes situations where the property is taken without the owner's consent, which can occur through misrepresentation, deceit, or by exerting unauthorized control over the property. Theft can be classified as a misdemeanor or a felony in Arizona, depending on the value of the stolen property and other circumstances surrounding the offense. Penalties for theft in Arizona can range from fines and restitution to imprisonment, with more severe penalties for higher value thefts or thefts involving certain vulnerable victims or methods such as extortion.

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