>[!info] >[s. 91 Crimes Act](http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ca195882/s91.html "Going Equipped to Steal") — A **person** when not at his place of abode has with them [**any article**](https://infopol.net/books/offences/page/definitions-d1c "Definitions") for **use** in the course of or in connexion with any **burglary**, **theft** or **cheat**. # Example Richie is found carrying a duffel bag full of crowbars, ropes, pieces of plastic, gloves, torches, etc. # Power of Arrest [Section 458 of the Crimes Act.](http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ca195882/s458.html "Section 458 of the Crimes Act.") # Jurisdiction Summary Offence heard at the Magistrates' Court. # Points of Proof 1. Identity 2. Not at a Place of Abode 3. Has with Them; 4. [[Any Article]]; for use of or in connexion with; burglary, theft or cheat (deception)