Suppose that Maria places her $500 bicycle in the bike rack outside the library and utilizes a cable to secure the bicycle to the rack. When she emerges from the library, she discovers that the cable has been cut and her bicycle is missing. Which of the following best describes this situation?

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Larceny/theft involves taking someone else's property without their permission, which is exactly what happened in this situation. Burglary involves entering a building illegally to steal, robbery involves taking someone's property through force or threat of force, arson involves intentionally setting fire to property, and motor vehicle theft involves stealing a car or other motor vehicle.

Suppose That Maria Places Her $500 Bicycle in the Bike