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1. • Can qualify as theft

     • Theft Involving Lost Property Keeping lost property can qualify as theft if the finder could reasonably return the property to its owner.
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   What if my property was stolen in Toronto?

   • If your property was stolen, please submit a Theft Under $5,000 report or call 416-808-2222 if it was over $5,000. Lost Property reports are not actively investigated by the Toronto Police Service and are kept for records purposes only in order to reunite people with their property if recovered.

   Lost Property or Identification Resources- Toronto Police Service

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   What is an example of theft?

   • Another example of theft that is different from the usual methods is “theft of lost or mislaid property:” Theft of lost or mislaid property occurs when a person finds property that they know belongs to someone else and keeps it without attempting to return it.

   Criminal Theft vs. Civil Theft - LegalMatch

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   What is considered a criminal theft?

   • An essential element of any theft crime is the unlawful taking away property. “Property” is defined broadly under criminal laws, including moveable property and immovable property. Some examples of property that may be unlawfully taken away include, but are not limited to: How Is Criminal Theft Different From Civil Theft?

   Criminal Theft vs. Civil Theft - LegalMatch

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   What happens if a person is liable for a stolen property?

   • Rather, the injured party, or plaintiff, will file a lawsuit in a civil court to recover the stolen property or its monetary value. If the accused, or defendant, is found liable for the theft, they will be ordered to return the property or pay the plaintiff for the loss (whether permanent or temporary).

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   What happens if you buy or keep stolen property?

   • Buying or keeping stolen property usually translates into a crime popularly known as receiving stolen goods. To convict a defendant of receiving stolen goods, the government normally has to prove that property in the defendant's possession was stolen, and that the defendant acquired the property knowing that it was stolen.

   Understanding the Different Types of Theft | Nolo

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   What happens if a person is found liable for theft?

   • If the accused, or defendant, is found liable for the theft, they will be ordered to return the property or pay the plaintiff for the loss (whether permanent or temporary). The state has the burden of proof in criminal cases. The state is responsible for proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed theft.

   Criminal Theft vs. Civil Theft - LegalMatch

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3. www.slafereklaw.ca › all-need-know-theft-chargesAll You Need To Know About Theft Charges In Canada And Their ...

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   Mar 18, 2021 · As per the Canadian Criminal Code, there are two major theft charges – theft under $5,000 and theft over $5,000. While theft is treated as a severe crime in Canadian Criminal Law, theft under $5,000 is considered a hybrid offence. The Crown can choose to prosecute you summarily or via indictment.

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4. www.legalmatch.com › law-library › articleCriminal Theft vs. Civil Theft - LegalMatch

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   Jul 6, 2023 · A good example is embezzlement. Another example of theft that is different from the usual methods is “theft of lost or mislaid property:” Theft of lost or mislaid property occurs when a person finds property that they know belongs to someone else and keeps it without attempting to return it.

5. www.lawnow.org › all-is-not-lost-law-lost-and-foundAll Is Not Lost: The Law of Lost and Found - LawNow Magazine

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   Jan 6, 2014 · The law of lost and found falls under the judge-made (common law) category of ‘personal property’ law. Judicial decisions are usually unique to their own facts. The legal principles laid down frequently seem inconsistent and outcomes are difficult to predict.

6. opp.ca › indexOnline Reporting - Ontario Provincial Police

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   The OPP online reporting system allows you to report minor occurrences such as theft, mischief to property, lost property and driving complaints that occurred in areas policed by the OPP.

7. www.tps.ca › services › online-reportingLost Property or Identification Resources- Toronto Police Service

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   If your property was stolen, please submit a Theft Under $5,000 report or call 416-808-2222 if it was over $5,000. Lost Property reports are not actively investigated by the Toronto Police Service and are kept for records purposes only in order to reunite people with their property if recovered.

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   Oct 31, 2023 · Keeping lost property can qualify as theft if the finder could reasonably return the property to its owner. For example, if Sue is bicycling along a deserted lane and sees a $100 bill floating on a puddle next to the curb, Sue would not be guilty of theft if she kept it.

9. vpd.ca › crime-prevention-safety › property-theftProperty Theft - Vancouver Police Department

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   Although Vancouverites have experienced an overall decrease in crime over the last decade, property theft continues to be an issue in Vancouver. One of the best ways to help prevent becoming a victim is to keep a close eye on your belongings.