Theft

Theft, also known as larceny, is the taking of someone else's property without consent and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property. Theft incorporates a variety of crimes of varying degrees.

Statistics show that most reported thefts in the United States are committed by persons under 20 years of age.  Theft is a serious crime with real consequences.

Most commonly, youth get into legal trouble for shoplifting. Typically, shoplifting in Ohio is categorized as a first-degree misdemeanor, so the potential punishment includes a jail sentence of up to six months, a fine of up to $1,000, and probation for up to five years.