Al goes to the local grocery store intending to rob it.He approaches the store office with pistol drawn.When he reaches the office,he discovers no one is there.He quickly opens the unlocked door,enters the office and steals payroll checks that are lying on the manager's desk.He leaves without being seen.What is the most serious offense Al has committed?

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Burglary is defined as the unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a felony or theft. In this case, Al entered the store office unlawfully with the intent to steal, thus his most serious offense is burglary, not attempted robbery or theft. Criminal trespass may also be a charge, but it is less serious than burglary.

Al Goes to the Local Grocery Store Intending to Rob