Theft in Greeley and Weld County is taking something of value from someone with the intention of never giving it back. A man is facing Theft for coming up with a scam to steal money from a car wash. According to the report, the man had a laminated $20 bill attached to a string that he would feed into the machine. He would press the refund button and collected the returned money. Then, he would pull the $20 bill out of the machine with the string and repeat the process. He allegedly got $700 through the scam from one car wash and has been spotted using the same method at car washes in other cities. He has not been caught, but it being sought by police. If apprehended, he will likely face charges for Theft.
Weld County Theft Lawyer: Definition of Theft in Morgan and Logan County
In Weld, Logan, and Morgan County, Colorado Theft – C.R.S. 18-4-401 – is taking something of value from someone with the intention permanently depriving them of that item. For the car wash scam, the man was taking the owner’s money with the intention of never giving it back. While this is a pretty straightforward Theft case, there are other aspects of the Theft statute that are not quite as straightforward. For example, if you borrow something and keep it beyond the agreed upon time period, you can be charged with Theft.
Third Degree Burglary in Greeley and Johnstown: Would This Crime Fit?
Another crime that the man could be facing if this had occurred in Greeley, Johnstown, or Berthoud is 3rd Degree Burglary. The Colorado law definition of Third Degree Burglary – C.R.S. 18-4-204 – is:
Because the man manipulated the car wash money collecting apparatus, he actions could fall under the Third Degree Burglary statute. This class 5 felony is punishable with a sentence to the Colorado Department of Corrections.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Theft or Third Degree Burglary, be smart exercise your right to remain silent and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 to schedule a free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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