The Ultimate Police Handbook
Theft of a Pedal Cycle
Theft of a Pedal Cycle
s.12(5) Theft Act 1968
Theft
⚖️ Definition
A person who, without having the consent of the owner or other lawful authority, takes a pedal cycle for his own or anothers use, or rides a pedal cycle knowing it to have been taken without such authority
📋 Points to Prove
- A person who without having the consent of the owner or other lawful authority
- Takes a pedal cycle for his own or anothers use
- Or rides a pedal cycle knowing it to have been taken without such authority
- Takes a pedal cycle for his own or anothers use
- Or rides a pedal cycle knowing it to have been taken without such authority
⚖️ Powers & Punishment
On summary conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
TH68006
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required