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

Meanwhile, Gary police said there have been reports of generator thefts. — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Police said officers arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of robbery and burglary in connection with the jewelry store thefts. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The combined efforts have seen rail thefts drop 80% in the Memphis region year on year, the company said. — Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Two thefts, a growing trend The two incidents highlight a recent spate of art thefts across Europe. — Willem Marx, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026

And Flock cameras have assisted in solving some catalytic converter thefts, as well as a criminal vehicular operation case. — Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2026

For the second consecutive year, the FBI has warned consumers and real estate professionals about the rising tide of title thefts. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

He was previously arrested on charges police described as a string of vehicle trespass and property thefts. — Sarah Ford, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

Since installing Flock cameras in an Ohio parks district, the rate of thefts from vehicles parked in its lots has plummeted approximately 80% since 2024, a parks spokeswoman said. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026