petit theft

noun

US, law

: the crime of stealing something that does not have a high value

Examples of petit theft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All five men were charged with robbery with a weapon and petit theft, police said. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

He has now been charged with petit theft in connection with the incident last week. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

Last month, the State Attorney’s Office charged Schuman by information with two misdemeanor battery charges, misdemeanor petit theft and misdemeanor criminal mischief. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026

Janes pleaded guilty to felony grand theft and misdemeanor petit theft. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for petit theft

• bereft
• cleft
• deft
• heft
• left

Legal Definition

petit theft

noun

: petty theft at theft