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

So far, that has translated to about 40,000 new felony arrests statewide on drug or theft charges, many of them petty theft from repeat offenders, or repeat drug possession charges. — Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

However, Forbes has still been charged with misdemeanors, one count of prowling, two counts of unauthorized lodging, and one count of petty theft of personal property in connection with her arrest. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 22 July 2026

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

Rhymes for petty theft

• bereft
• cleft
• deft
• heft
• left

Legal Definition

petty theft

see also:

theft