Court finds attempted embezzlement of property not proven, convicting defendants of theft instead.

The court convicted the defendants of theft rather than attempted embezzlement of property because the evidence failed to prove they intended to permanently deprive the victim of ownership. While the defendants successfully refuted the charge of embezzlement by arguing their actions only hindered investigation, the court found sufficient proof of intent to steal the fuel. Consequently, the defendants were sentenced to a fine and ordered to compensate the victim for the actual loss.