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as in robbery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
while violent crime in the city has decreased dramatically, rates of theft and vandalism have risen slightly
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Recent Examples of theft
Garcia urged members of the public who feel victimized — either by the theft of their pets or the protest — to contact the department.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Key fraud types include: • Account Takeover Fraud (ATO): Cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to accounts through credential theft, social engineering or phishing.
—Kinil Doshi, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Comprehensive coverage covers non-collision events, like theft, vandalism, hail, failing tree branches and fire.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
The Diamond Heist, which premiered on April 16, follows the story of Lee Wenham, one of the masterminds behind what would have been one of the biggest jewel thefts in history.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Key fraud types include: • Account Takeover Fraud (ATO): Cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to accounts through credential theft, social engineering or phishing.
—Kinil Doshi, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Comprehensive coverage covers non-collision events, like theft, vandalism, hail, failing tree branches and fire.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
The Diamond Heist, which premiered on April 16, follows the story of Lee Wenham, one of the masterminds behind what would have been one of the biggest jewel thefts in history.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theft
Noun
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Do not physically resist any robbery attempt unless forced into a vehicle or remote area.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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In the film, tech-savvy thief Cole (DeHaan) exploits his highly specialized skills to commit high-tech robberies from his laptop.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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The top prize for the $50 500X scratch-off game is $25 million, the largest amount ever up for grabs on a Florida scratch-off game.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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My first game, a one-point loss using the Golden State Warriors, provided a similar experience to the average 2K Play Now Online contest that doesn’t put money up for grabs.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theft. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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