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  2. Fence (criminal) - Wikipedia

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    The fence disguises the stolen nature of the goods, if possible, so that he or she can sell them closer to the market price. Depending on the stolen item, the fence may attempt to remove, deface, or replace serial numbers on the stolen item before reselling it. In some cases, fences will transport the stolen items to a different city to sell ...

  3. Theft - Wikipedia

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    KRS 514.030 states that theft by unlawful taking or disposition is generally a Class A misdemeanor unless the items stolen are a firearm, anhydrous ammonia, a controlled substance valued at less than $10,000 or any other item or combination of items valued $500 or higher and less than $10,000 in which case the theft is a Class D felony. Theft ...

  4. Possession of stolen goods - Wikipedia

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    Possession of stolen goods is a crime in which an individual has bought, been given, or acquired stolen goods.. In many jurisdictions, if an individual has accepted possession of goods (or property) and knew they were stolen, then the individual may be charged with a crime, depending on the value of the stolen goods, and the goods are returned to the original owner.

  5. Lost, mislaid, and abandoned property - Wikipedia

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    Property is generally deemed to have been lost if it is found in a place where the true owner likely did not intend to set it down and where it is not likely to be found by the true owner. At common law, the finder of a lost item could claim the right to possess the item against any person except the true owner or any previous possessors. [3] [2]

  6. Investigators also located and seized $17,3400. A loaded handgun was found after searching several vehicles containing stolen items. In Galt, investigators seized two vehicles containing a ...

  7. Stolen rings and watches seized from pawnbroker

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    Items stolen in the burglaries include several rings, including one inscribed with the words "Chris to Lyne", as well as Omega, Longines and Raymond Weil watches.

  8. Shoplifting - Wikipedia

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    The term five-finger discount is an euphemism for shoplifting, humorously referencing stolen items taken "at no cost" with the five fingers. The first documented shoplifting started to take place in 16th century London. By the early 19th century, shoplifting was believed to be primarily a female activity.

  9. Food Stamps: If SNAP Benefits Are Stolen, Are States Legally ...

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    A growing number of low-income households have reported stolen SNAP benefits. Federal and state lawmakers have passed legislation to replace electronically stolen SNAP benefits, but there's no ...