Taking the personal property of another (if coupled with the mental state of intent to steal) is the crime of theft. The actual taking of the property is the:

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The actual taking of the property constitutes the actus reus, or physical act, of the crime of theft. Mens rea refers to the mental state (in this case, intent to steal), while actus reus refers to the action or conduct that is part of the crime.

Taking the Personal Property of Another (If Coupled with the Mental