Alaska § 11.46.160 - Theft of lost or mislaid property.

Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 11.46.160 — Theft of lost or mislaid property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 11.46.160. Theft of lost or mislaid property.

 (a) A person commits theft of lost or mislaid property if the person obtains property of another knowing that the property was lost, mislaid, or delivered under a mistake as to the nature or amount of the property or the identity of the recipient and the person fails to take reasonable measures to restore the property to the owner with intent to deprive the owner of the property.

 (b) As used in this section “reasonable measures” includes notifying the identified owner or a peace officer.

Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Alaska Statutes § 11.46.160 cover?

Section 11.46.160 ("Theft of lost or mislaid property.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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