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The 40 counts against Measures and KMR include one count of first-degree scheme to defraud, three counts of second-degree grand larceny, 28 counts of third-degree grand larceny, five counts of fourth-degree grand larceny and three counts of petit larceny.
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Measures was indicted in Manhattan on 40 counts, including grand larceny, petit larceny and scheming to defraud.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
He was initially charged with murder, arson and petit larceny, police said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
All three were charged with burglary, petit larceny and criminal trespass.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Measures was indicted in Manhattan on 40 counts, including grand larceny, petit larceny and scheming to defraud.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
He was initially charged with murder, arson and petit larceny, police said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
All three were charged with burglary, petit larceny and criminal trespass.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petit larceny
petty larceny
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Marco Andon, 34, was at central booking in downtown Manhattan after getting busted for petty larceny when he was mistakenly set free around 1 a.m. Wednesday, according to officials.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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Pitt was previously arrested in July 2022 for assault and petty larceny for allegedly hitting a man multiple times and taking his phone.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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“Petit larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petit%20larceny. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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