grand larceny
noun
: larceny of property of a value greater than that fixed by law
also
: larceny accompanied by aggravating circumstances (such as the use of threats)
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Allen has since been charged with open murder with a deadly weapon, grand larceny of a motor vehicle and kidnapping, and he is currently being detained at the Clark County Detention Center, per a media release issued by LVMPD on April 12 that was obtained by PEOPLE.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Nastasa has been arrested 38 times in New York City, with charges including robbery, criminal possession of a weapon, grand larceny, threat by phone and criminal contempt.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Jalloh’s lengthy criminal history includes more than 30 arrests for charges of rape, assault, drug possession, property destruction, identity theft, trespassing, firing a weapon, grand larceny, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and pickpocketing.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Both were charged with grand larceny and scheme to defraud.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Nastasa has been arrested 38 times in New York City, with charges including robbery, criminal possession of a weapon, grand larceny, threat by phone and criminal contempt.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Jalloh’s lengthy criminal history includes more than 30 arrests for charges of rape, assault, drug possession, property destruction, identity theft, trespassing, firing a weapon, grand larceny, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and pickpocketing.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Both were charged with grand larceny and scheme to defraud.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Grand larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20larceny. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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