A man took a motor home that was idling in a rest area and brought it to a friend's chop shop to dismantle for parts. What kind of theft did the man commit?

• A. Petty theft
• B. Robbery
• C. Grand theft (felony)
• D. Vehicle theft

Answer: (C)

The essential concept is that theft charges hinge on the property's value and the offender’s intent to permanently deprive the owner. A motor home is a high-value vehicle, far above the petty theft threshold. Taking it from a rest area and driving it to a chop shop to dismantle for parts shows a clear plan to permanently deprive the owner and convert the vehicle for its parts. That combination makes it grand theft, a felony. Robbery requires force or fear against a person, which isn’t present here. Petty theft would only apply if the value were below the threshold. While some contexts use a vehicle-theft label, the scenario’s high value and intent fit grand theft best.