Synonyms of thefts

thefts

noun

plural of theft

1

as in robberies

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• robberies
• kidnappings
• larcenies
• burglaries
• piracies
• thieveries
• grafts
• embezzlements
• abductions
• hijackings
• peculations
• misappropriations
• carjackings
• misapplications
• housebreakings
• spoliations
• pilferages
• petty larcenies
• pillages
• petit larcenies
• despoliations
• rapines
• banditries
• black marketeerings
• despoilments

2

as in grabs

an instance of theft

the police found the stolen car an hour after the theft was reported

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabs
• muggings
• pinches
• burglaries
• heists
• holdups
• rip-offs
• stickups
• break-ins

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thefts

Even so, Cooper said retailers are already reporting fewer thefts. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

Fires were ignited, there were thefts from businesses and fireworks were thrown at police and crowds, law enforcement said. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Nilges started adding the plants in 2023 and said last year was the first time any thefts had occurred. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

San Jose has faced similar challenges with public art thefts and vandalism in recent years. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

According to Overhaul, electronics made up 22% of all thefts last year. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Other recent thefts have targeted the Natural History Museum in Paris, the Drents Museum in the Netherlands and the House of Enlightenment, Denis Diderot, in Langres, France. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026

However, as evidenced by cargo thefts such as the recent bourbon theft, there remains a lot of work to do. — Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The crime mirrors similar thefts reported this year in states like Indiana, Illinois, California and Oklahoma. — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 1 July 2026