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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
There were thefts and assaults in New York City, an uptick in domestic-violence calls from shelters, and robberies in a number of cities, including Chicago and Denver.
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The thefts included hundreds of new vehicles.
—Christina Hall, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The thefts included hundreds of new vehicles.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The rate of vehicle thefts per 100,000 people more than doubled there from 2020 through 2024.
—Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
In 2024, there were 472 car thefts, up from 386 in 2023 and 324 in 2022.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
The thefts began in late 2024 and continued through May, prosecutors said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The suspects are allegedly linked to 600 thefts at 71 different Home Depots, with losses exceeding $10 million across multiple Southern California counties, officials said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Chicago police crime data from earlier this month show murders are down 31% from the same time last year, shootings have dropped by 36% and vehicle thefts are down 26%.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The thefts included hundreds of new vehicles.
—Christina Hall, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The thefts included hundreds of new vehicles.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The rate of vehicle thefts per 100,000 people more than doubled there from 2020 through 2024.
—Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
In 2024, there were 472 car thefts, up from 386 in 2023 and 324 in 2022.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
The thefts began in late 2024 and continued through May, prosecutors said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The suspects are allegedly linked to 600 thefts at 71 different Home Depots, with losses exceeding $10 million across multiple Southern California counties, officials said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Chicago police crime data from earlier this month show murders are down 31% from the same time last year, shootings have dropped by 36% and vehicle thefts are down 26%.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thefts
Noun
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Told from the point of view of Ruffalo's lawman and the everyman (Tom Pelphry) who is surprisingly leading the robberies, the drama is seriously dark but also thoughtful and addictive.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Spann had been facing mandatory life in prison after being convicted in November 2021 of directing or participating in four murders as well as a number of robberies and extortions over the course of two decades.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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His seven receptions tied Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert for the most grabs in the contest.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The division lead, once again, is up for grabs.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Thefts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thefts. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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