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pilferage

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In the second novel of the Amina al-Sirafi fantasy series, Chakraborty sets her pirate protagonist out onto the high seas for some perilous pilfering after being dragged into her partner’s problems.

— Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 8 May 2026

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Many Londoners have firsthand experience of phone-snatching or have witnessed a surge in shoplifting and subway fare-dodging.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
At the same time, reported shoplifting bucked the trends of other property crimes, showing a 5% increase.

— Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

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And in 2006, Higgs pleaded guilty to theft/embezzlement from his former employer, Jayco Inc.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
The claim and counterclaim are among serious allegations – including of smear campaigns and embezzlement – aired in multiple court cases now swirling around the production of the Australian musical comedy.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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He has since been charged with kidnapping, theft by taking, simple battery, entering an automobile, cruelty to children and criminal attempt to commit a felony.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Saleem Martin, 21, has been charged with kidnapping, theft by taking, simple battery, entering automobile, cruelty to children, and criminal attempt to commit a felony, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of kidnapping

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Hair found inside Guthrie’s home has been tested but does not point to a suspect in the investigation into her abduction, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told CNN Thursday.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026
Separated from her husband, Leslie became much more animated, the X-ray tech told police, rattling off the details of her abduction and fidgeting with a gold bracelet.

— Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

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