Crime Classifications

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  Theft - The act in which property belonging to another is taken without that person's consent.

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  Burglary - The criminal offense of breaking and entering a building illegally for the purpose of committing a crime in that building.

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  Robbery - Using force or intimidation to take property away from another person in the presence of that person.

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  Assault - A physical attempt or threat to use violence with the intent to do harm to another.

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  Arson - The crime of intentionally setting fire to a building or property of another or the burning of one's own property to collect insurance.

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  Shooting - The act of firing a weapon in order to hit, wound, or kill someone or something.

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  Vandalism - The intentional destruction of or damage to the property of another.

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  Arrest - The seizure of an alleged or suspected offender to answer for a crime.