A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of B by thrusting his hand into B's pocket. A fails in the attempt in consequence of B's having nothing in his pocket. A is guilty of

Option (1) is incorrect: A is liable for the offence of attempt to theft. Option (2) is incorrect: Whoever, intending to take dishonestly any moveable property out of the possession of any person without that person's consent, moves that property in order to such taking, is said to commit theft. Option (3) is correct: Whoever attempts to commit an offence of theft or to cause such an offence to be committed, and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence, shall be liable for attempt to commit theft. Option (4) is incorrect: Here, criminal force has not been used.