[rzzzt]

In the case of cars (the go-to object for all analogies) the bad guy is charged with "unauthorized use of a motor vehicle". That's not stealing either.

[rezonant]

Well actually that would be grand theft auto at least in the US.

...And unauthorized use of a motor vehicle as a second count.

[kthejoker2]

Surely you can steal a car without using it?

[benj111]

Depends on the jurisdiction.

In the UK you can be charged with theft.

For joyriding and dumping they created the crime of twoccing (taking without owners consent).

A 'twoker' is also a derogatory term for a certain class of person