A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand in to the pocket of Z, but finds it empty. A is guilty of
A)Pech of theft.
B)Attempt of theft.
C)Theft.
D)Intention of theft.

Question

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A's action constitutes an attempt of theft because he made a direct move to commit theft by thrusting his hand into Z's pocket, even though the pocket was found to be empty.

A Makes an Attempt to Pick the Pocket of Z