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kleptos

noun

plural of klepto

as in kleptomaniacs

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burglars

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Early on Wednesday morning, burglars also struck at least four businesses on 95th Street in the Beverly, Washington Heights, and Roseland communities.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
This time, burglars stole gold and silver coins worth more than $100,000.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

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