It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession implements, tools, or instruments designed to aid in the commission of burglary, larceny or robbery; and on the conviction of any person thereof, he shall be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary not exceeding five (5) years, or in the county jail not exceeding one year. The carrying concealed about one's person, or in one's baggage, implements, tools, or instruments peculiarly adapted to aid in the commission of burglary, larceny or robbery, shall be prima facie evidence of intention to use them for such purpose.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 17 - Crimes Against Property
§ 97-17-5. Arson; second degree; other buildings or structures
§ 97-17-7. Arson; third degree; personal property
§ 97-17-11. Arson; insured property
§ 97-17-15. Boundary landmarks; altering or destroying
§ 97-17-17. Brands of saw-logs; altering or defacing
§ 97-17-25. Burglary; breaking out of dwelling
§ 97-17-29. Burglary; breaking inner door of dwelling by one lawfully in house
§ 97-17-31. Burglary; dwelling house defined
§ 97-17-35. Burglary; possession of burglar's tools
§ 97-17-37. Burglary; with explosives
§ 97-17-45. Larceny; stealing bond, note, bill, securities, etc.; proof of value
§ 97-17-47. Larceny; severing crops, or parts of improvements or enclosures
§ 97-17-49. Larceny; shearing wool from dead sheep
§ 97-17-51. Larceny; stealing dog
§ 97-17-55. Larceny; stealing milk from cow
§ 97-17-63. Larceny; tenants in common
§ 97-17-73. Removing agricultural products subject to lien from premises where produced
§ 97-17-75. Removing personal property subject to lien from county, or selling same
§ 97-17-77. Removing personal property subject to lien out of state
§ 97-17-79. Trees; boxing pine trees
§ 97-17-81. Trees; cutting or rafting upon lands of another
§ 97-17-83. Trees; injuring or destroying shade or ornamental tree
§ 97-17-84. Penalty for removal of "sea oats" or "uniola paniculata" from shores
§ 97-17-85. Trespass; going upon inclosed land of another
§ 97-17-89. Trespass; destruction or carrying away of vegetation, etc. not amounting to larceny
§ 97-17-91. Trespass; defacing, altering or destroying notices posted on land