(a) A person commits the crime of tampering if he:

    (1)    Tampers with property of another for the purpose of causing substantial inconvenience to that person or to another; or

    (2)    Unlawfully rides in or upon another's automobile. airplane, motorcycle, motorboat or other motor-propelled vehicle.

    (b) Tampering is a class A misdemeanor.

(Code 1964, § 7.805)

     State law reference(s)--Similar provisions, RSMo. § 569.090.