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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
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Recent Examples of thefts
The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature.
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Nathan Pilling
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
However, as evidenced by cargo thefts such as the recent bourbon theft, there remains a lot of work to do.
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Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The crime mirrors similar thefts reported this year in states like Indiana, Illinois, California and Oklahoma.
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Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Other alleged thefts included $84,000 from an I-95 southbound rest stop in Madison, $66,400 from an I-95 northbound rest stop in Branford and multiple hits in Darien totaling more than $177,000.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Four thefts were reported at beaches in the La Jolla and Pacific Beach areas between March and June 16, and at least one vehicle theft occurred in Bird Rock, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Jared Grieshaber.
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Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
Police in Largo spent weeks investigating the thefts from Arnold’s Airbnb stay.
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Ed White,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
San Jose has faced similar challenges with public art thefts and vandalism in recent years.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
The state came it at 50th for average gas prices, 46th for car thefts and 48th for lowest price of camping, WalletHub said.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Nathan Pilling
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
However, as evidenced by cargo thefts such as the recent bourbon theft, there remains a lot of work to do.
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Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The crime mirrors similar thefts reported this year in states like Indiana, Illinois, California and Oklahoma.
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Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Other alleged thefts included $84,000 from an I-95 southbound rest stop in Madison, $66,400 from an I-95 northbound rest stop in Branford and multiple hits in Darien totaling more than $177,000.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Four thefts were reported at beaches in the La Jolla and Pacific Beach areas between March and June 16, and at least one vehicle theft occurred in Bird Rock, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Jared Grieshaber.
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Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
Police in Largo spent weeks investigating the thefts from Arnold’s Airbnb stay.
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Ed White,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
San Jose has faced similar challenges with public art thefts and vandalism in recent years.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
The state came it at 50th for average gas prices, 46th for car thefts and 48th for lowest price of camping, WalletHub said.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thefts
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Chicago police this weekend were warning people about a string of robberies on the city's South Side.
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This cash-heavy environment poses significant public safety risks, including robberies and money laundering.
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NBCUniversal could be up for grabs by 2029 — a pivotal year when the NFL is expected to open negotiations for a new round of broadcast rights.
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Chefs will keep the lounge’s location in mind, whipping up local specialties, while a hot and cold buffet station is always up for grabs.
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“Thefts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thefts. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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