Points 2 Prove

The Ultimate Police Handbook

Making off without payment

s.3 Theft Act 1978
Theft

Definition

A person who, knowing that payment on the spot for any goods supplied or service done is required or expected from him, dishonestly makes off without having paid as required or expected and with intent to avoid payment of the amount due shall be guilty of an offence.

Points to Prove

- Make off
- Without attempting to make payment
- Dishonestly

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