# Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-94: Possession of burglarious tools, etc

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T18.2_C5_A2_S18.2-94

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-94
- **Heading:** Possession of burglarious tools, etc
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 18.2 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 18.2-94

## Text

If any person have in his possession any tools, implements or outfit, with intent to commit burglary, robbery or larceny, upon conviction thereof he shall be guilty of a Class 5 felony. The possession of such burglarious tools, implements or outfit by any person other than a licensed dealer, shall be prima facie evidence of an intent to commit burglary, robbery or larceny.

Code 1950, § 18.1-87; 1960, c. 358; 1970, c. 587; 1975, cc. 14, 15.

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