Ben is an employee at a Dobbs Tire Store. He has a key to the shop. In the middle of the night, he uses his key to enter the store. Ben is a drug addict and he is running low on cash to feed his addiction. He intends to steal money from their safe, which he also has a key to. Unknown to Ben, the store owner has hired night time security. When Ben opens the safe, he is met with the night time security guard. The security guard detains Ben and alerts the police.

What crime(s) has Ben committed? Discuss how the elements of the crime are met. What might Ben be able to use as a defense for his actions?