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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
The felony charges of wire fraud, income tax fraud, loan fraud and theft of between $500 and $10,000 were brought less than a month before an April 2025 village election in which Doneshia Codjoe challenged Monee’s incumbent mayor, Therese Bogs.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Electronics are vulnerable to water damage, overheating, and even theft when left out in the open.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Last year, there was a 6% increase in theft crimes.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Anyone with information on the theft is asked contact McDowell County Det.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Electronics are vulnerable to water damage, overheating, and even theft when left out in the open.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Last year, there was a 6% increase in theft crimes.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Anyone with information on the theft is asked contact McDowell County Det.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theft
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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
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He was previously charged with robbery and handgun violations, police said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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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
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His co-defendant Cristian Montecino-Sanzana pleaded guilty to two counts related to one of the three thefts that Bustamante Leiva admitted — an April 12 purse-snatching at a Nando's restaurant.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The stealing of gas comes at a time when many people are already struggling to keep up with the rising prices at the pumps.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Justine Lupe has made an art out of scene-stealing.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Key, the brother of Broncos safety Devon Key, fought off good coverage from UDFA cornerback Brent Austin to make a fantastic back-shoulder grab down the left sideline in a later 11-on-11 period.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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The show will feature five matches with two titles up for grabs – the World Heavyweight Championship and the United States Championship.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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There’s a whole plotline about Dzanielle’s desire to get a status dog walker named Yuki, who costs $1,500 a week, and another around a Birkin mugging.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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An immigrant delivery man bashed unconscious during a botched four-on-one Manhattan mugging died of his injuries months later, cops said Sunday.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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No random swiping of hands for explosive residue.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even things that used to require a brief in-person conversation with a human being—signing in at the doctor’s office or ordering a coffee—require tapping, swiping, and scanning.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theft. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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