A man enters a store with an intention to shop.While shopping,he notices the store clerk going to the back of the store leaving the counter and register unattended.Although he did not intend to steal when he entered the store,the man decides to take advantage of the opportunity.He walks to the counter,takes out the money from the cash register,and then leaves the store.Which of the following crimes did the man commit?
A)White-collar
B)Robbery
C)Burglary
D)Larceny

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The man committed larceny, which is the unlawful taking of someone else's property without the use of force or violence. Robbery involves the use of force or violence, burglary involves the breaking and entering of someone else's property with the intent to commit a crime, and white-collar crimes typically involve financial fraud or other non-violent offenses committed by professionals or those in positions of power.

A Man Enters a Store with an Intention to Shop