as in robbery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
the security guard waited until the shoplifter had actually left the store with the item, so as to have proof of larceny
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Recent Examples of larceny
He is held in jail on charges of possession of a firearm, breaking and entering, robbery, threatening a violent act and larceny, according to Tulsa County Jail records.
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Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
Jose Campos, 32, of Winsted turned himself in on Tuesday at the Rocky Hill Police Department on charges of first-degree larceny and fraudulent claim or receipt of benefits, according to the state Division of Criminal Justice.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Researchers also found that Prop. 47 led to an increase in other types of crime, including larceny (which can include retail theft).
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025
With his trial scheduled to begin Monday, Tran, 49, pleaded guilty to larceny of a firearm, misleading law enforcement in a criminal investigation, and filing an application for a license to carry containing false information, the AG’s office said.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
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Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
Jose Campos, 32, of Winsted turned himself in on Tuesday at the Rocky Hill Police Department on charges of first-degree larceny and fraudulent claim or receipt of benefits, according to the state Division of Criminal Justice.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Researchers also found that Prop. 47 led to an increase in other types of crime, including larceny (which can include retail theft).
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025
With his trial scheduled to begin Monday, Tran, 49, pleaded guilty to larceny of a firearm, misleading law enforcement in a criminal investigation, and filing an application for a license to carry containing false information, the AG’s office said.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for larceny
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Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday afternoon were looking for suspects involved in an apparent smash-and-grab style robbery at a jewelry store in Arden Arcade.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
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He was later arrested there following a robbery spree.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The defendants deported were charged with crimes that included driving under the influence, car theft, drug distribution, assault, domestic violence, attempted murder and human trafficking.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Labor groups see home building as the Wild West of construction, rife with fly-by-night contractors, wage theft and physical hazards.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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“Larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larceny. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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