A' attempts to pick the pocket of 'Z' by thrusting his hand into 'Z's' pocket. 'A' fails in his attempt as 'Z' had nothing in his pocket. What offence 'A' has committed?

A' attempts to pick the pocket of 'Z' by thrusting his hand into 'Z's' pocket. 'A' fails in his attempt as 'Z' had nothing in his pocket. What offence 'A' has committed? Correct Answer Attempt to commit theft

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