petty theft

noun

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

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Dean, the bag boy at Doose's — never forget their sweet first kiss that involved petty theft. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025 The Trump administration has expanded its scope to anyone with any convictions, including petty theft, under the Laken Riley Act. Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025 Ramirez was also previously convicted of assault, battery, petty theft, child abuse and endangerment, according to ABC Los Angeles. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025 Whitlock is also facing charges of petty theft and battery. Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for petty theft

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“Petty theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petty%20theft. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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petty theft

see theft

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