Category Archives: Theft
Larceny and Theft: A Complete Guide
Knowingly receiving stolen property, larceny (taking property), and theft (taking anything, such as keeping a rental car past the due date), are basically the same offense in Virginia. These infractions are usually misdemeanors, although they could be felonies, mostly depending on the value of the goods or services. A few other factors, such as… Read More »
Silent Theft of Virginia Bank Leads to Grand Larceny
Without speaking a word or threatening force, a man committed grand larceny at a bank in Virginia and took off with approximately $4,000, as reported by The Roanoke Times. The man walked into the bank and slid a note to a teller. The note simply asked for $4,000 in cash without any marked bills… Read More »
Virginia Man Charged With Larceny In Missing Evidence Case
The son of a former Augusta County sheriff was charged with grand larceny and larceny with intent to sell or distribute, as reported by The News Virginian. The charges stem from a two-year-old probe into missing evidence. At least one firearm and $4,000 in seized funds disappeared from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office. To… Read More »
Possible Grand Larceny at School Bus Garage in Gloucester
Virginia State Police are looking into a possible grand larceny at a Gloucester Public Schools’ bus garage, as reported by the Daily Press. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation for the Hampton Roads area initiated an investigation at the request of the Gloucester Public Schools. The school system had reason to believe that they were… Read More »
Can I be Arrested for Giving out Merchandise or Goods for Free?
Some stores and shops may have a friends and family deal that employees may use to give out discounts. These are generally approved on a case by case basis by an employer or manager before the employee may begin issuing them. Additionally, there are many retail stores, coffee shops, or restaurants that have an… Read More »
Bank Robbery
A Hampton, Virginia, Wells Fargo was recently robbed on a Saturday morning. The suspect, who is still at large, entered the bank, implied that he was armed with a firearm, and was given an undisclosed amount of demanded money, as reported by ABC 13 News Now. Bank robbery has always been a serious crime,… Read More »
Interstate Theft
When a crime, such as trafficking, extends beyond state lines, it immediately becomes a federal crime pursued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or another federal law enforcement agency. For example, if you stole a bike worth $5,000 in Virginia and were caught, the crime would constitute felony larceny, punishable by anywhere from… Read More »
