Employees Taking Things From Work For Personal Use

I believe taking things from work isn't right if you don't ask permission from you boss. Maybe it's because what if you leave early that day and someone else needs it and there's not an extra one. I also think if you don't ask your boss that your taking an object it may consider stealing. I believe a good idea is asking your boss that if its okay to take the object home for personal use and that you'll bring it back the next day. For example if you let them know that your taking it home your boss might even let you and hell even understand your situation. I also believe that you should always ask for permission no matter what.