[Crash_00]

Depending on the item and officers I might let it work, but even in real life some licenses will hold you liable for anything done with the item if it is stolen. I would classify automatic weapons in this category.

[CanRay]

Also depends on the country.

Don't forget that if the cops in Aztlan start shooting at you for lifting that wallet, and their stray shots hit and kill people, you're up on murder charges now...