The theft statute in my state requires proof of intent.
So, I'd say not guilty if it happened here.
His intent was to stop a property crime upon himself from taking place,
and to slow the perpetrators down for capture by the police.
Anyway, 911 Call Takers aren't lawyers, prosecutors or the police.
They were being PC, as they were trained to be.
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