Theft is the completed or attempted theft of [[property]] or [[money|cash]] without personal contact. Incidents involving theft of property from within the sample household would classify as theft if the offender has a legal right to be in the [[house]] (such as a maid, delivery person, or guest). If the offender has no legal right to be in the house, the incident would classify as a [[burglary]]. | Theft is the completed or attempted theft of [[property]] or [[money|cash]] without personal contact. Incidents involving theft of property from within the sample household would classify as theft if the offender has a legal right to be in the [[house]] (such as a maid, delivery person, or guest). If the offender has no legal right to be in the house, the incident would classify as a [[burglary]]. |