Buying or Receiving Goods Stolen from an Interstate Shipment is a type of larceny crime in which goods are stolen from a shipment that is travelling between states. This crime is also known as interstate transportation of stolen property. The goods are typically stolen while in transit, either by hijacking the shipment or breaking into the truck or container carrying the goods. There are two types of Buying or Receiving Goods Stolen from an Interstate Shipment: receiving and buying. Receiving Goods Stolen from an Interstate Shipment occurs when a person knowingly receives goods that have been stolen from an interstate shipment. Buying Goods Stolen from an Interstate Shipment occurs when a person knowingly purchases goods that have been stolen from an interstate shipment. Both types of Buying or Receiving Goods Stolen from an Interstate Shipment are serious crimes, and those convicted of such offenses could face jail time and hefty fines.