petty theft

noun

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

Examples of petty theft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Authorities said the inmate had been in custody since April 10, 2024, while awaiting trial on charges of robbery, criminal threats, brandishing a weapon and petty theft. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Johnson, who according to court records has three prior felony convictions going back to 2007 and was already facing petty theft charges in recent cases, is being held without bail at Santa Rita Jail. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Getting pickpocketed can ruin an entire trip, so pick your bag wisely for destinations known for petty theft, like touristy parts of European cities with bustling centers and markets. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

According to the department, at the time of the chase, Buban had multiple outstanding arrest warrants against him, including for being a felon in possession of a firearm, taking a vehicle without consent, false impersonation and petty theft. — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Rhymes for petty theft

• bereft
• cleft
• deft
• heft
• left

Legal Definition

petty theft

see also:

theft