as in robberies
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
the security guard waited until the shoplifter had actually left the store with the item, so as to have proof of larceny
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Recent Examples of larcenies
Hayden’s office, the Boston Police Department, regional retailer groups and small business owners last year launched the Safe Shopping Initiative — an effort to increase consumer safety and help store managers strategize responses to shoplifting and retail larcenies.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Yankowski said it has been used to spot medical emergencies, larcenies and other crimes.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Yankowski said it has been used to spot medical emergencies, larcenies and other crimes.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for larcenies
Noun
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There have been 31 personal strong-arm robberies in 2025, versus 26 in 2024.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat, has argued that homicides, shootings, robberies and carjackings have all been declining.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The postwar period saw a string of bold daytime art thefts, as National Geographic reports.—
NPR,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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Egypt isn't the only country hit by recent artifact thefts.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Larcenies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larcenies. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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