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

South Miami police say a broadcast by CBS News Miami helped lead to the arrest of a suspect in a string of credit card thefts. — Peter D'oench, CBS News, 12 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

Police later connected the man to thefts totaling $7,000 worth of merchandise from four Elk Grove stores. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Since Thursday, Bitcoin owners who store their crypto with Coldcard, which offers a form of hyper-secure storage known as a hard wallet, have experienced four waves of thefts that have affected more than 5,200 individual addresses. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

The embassy also reminds travelers to keep a close watch on backpacks and small bags, particularly on trains and at major train stations, where thefts can occur. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Esteury Ruiz and Heriberto Hernández each stole a base for the Marlins, who are second in the majors with 122 thefts. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026