What is the "taking" and "asportation" elements of a theft?

Moreover, the "taking" element of a theft "has two aspects: (1) achieving possession of the property, known as 'caption,' and (2) carrying the property away, or 'asportation.' [Citations.] Although the slightest movement may constitute asportation [citation], the theft continues until the perpetrator has reached a place of temporary safety with the property. [Citation.]" (People v. Gomez (2008) 43 Cal.4th 249, 255.) Here, the evidence indicates that appellant never reached a place of temporary safety after he took the golf cart. The police began pursuing appellant shortly after he committed the theft, appellant fled,

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