as in thief
one who steals
when the serial larcenist Willie Sutton was asked why he continued to rob banks, he supposedly replied, "because that's where the money is"
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The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is car thieves' favorite vehicle to steal in Texas, based on a FinanceBuzz review of National Insurance Crime Bureau data.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025 -
Anti-theft technology may have evolved over the years, but so have car thieves, so remain vigilant and prepared to prevent auto theft.—
Charles Singh,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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“Larcenist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larcenist. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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