Thesaurus results for LARCENY

larceny

noun

ˈlär-sə-nē

as in robbery

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 larceny Shootings way down as larceny climbs Crime in Boston is down about 1% so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center. —

Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Gusich is also facing two counts of larceny, and Lichay is facing two counts of grand theft of over $20,000, less than $100,000. —

Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 The woman was charged with larceny and providing false information. —

ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Emajae Brown, 25, was charged with home invasion, kidnapping, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, witness intimidation, armed assault in a dwelling, larceny over $1,200, breaking into a building at nighttime with the intent to commit a felony, larceny of a motor vehicle and armed burglary. —

Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for larceny

Recent Examples of Synonyms for larceny

Noun

Schuman now faces a felony count of robbery by sudden snatching in addition to three misdemeanors — one count of battery, one count of petit theft and one count of criminal mischief, court records show.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
He was previously charged with robbery and handgun violations, police said.

— JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 13 May 2026