Interesting concept Richard.

I look forward to people using when defending themselves.

"The vehicle - though brand new - was clearly abandoned at the roadside your honour, indeed I saw the owner leave it and go into a shop. Chances are it was insured, so I took it for recycling".

Do you not think it is for the owners of goods to decide whether their goods are stolen, looted, or recycled or not?

Strange concept of morality. Anyone would think you were a lawyer.