Is it a crime to offer to buy keys to a building?
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Is it a crime to offer to buy keys to a building?
I did this (not seriously) and the custodian mentioned it when he was questioned for a related crime. Now a detective is asking me (by email) if it was me who made the offer.
Asked on May 28, 2013 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
It is not a crime in and of itself, but can be evidence of criminal intent and support charges of another crime. The issue is "why" you were offering to buy them. If, for example, you are a food delivery person who frequently delivers to that building and wanted keys to facilitate getting in and making deliveries, then there is no criminal intent. But if you have no legitimate reason to be in that building, then offering to buy keys can be one step in the preparation for or commission of burglary.
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