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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
From 2018 to July 2024, Thola-Duran directed crime groups from Central and South America to travel to various parts of the United States to commit thefts, using cars provided by DPR, the indictment filed in Los Angeles federal court states.
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City News Service, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Some of the thefts were caught on home security cameras.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The department also saw decreases in robberies, which saw a 10% drop; burglaries, which fell 4%; and car thefts, which fell 5%.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Years of corruption, underinvestment, fires and thefts have left Venezuela’s crude facilities in tatters.
—Kate Sullivan, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
The documents also revealed details about what was found in a vehicle in October, when police arrested Dupree and Savangsy in connection with a series of thefts at the Westfield Galleria mall in Roseville.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
In the case of Crestview, the thefts were believed to be motivated by the harvesting of the piña — the plant’s hearty, pineapple-like center that can weigh 100 or more pounds and is used for tequila and mezcal.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The most recent stat available for motor vehicle thefts, through the first week of December, indicated these types of thefts dropped from 996 incidents in 2024 to 679 reports, nearly a 32% decrease.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
The thefts involve vehicles equipped with keyless entry systems, which automatically unlock when a key fob is nearby, police said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
City News Service, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Some of the thefts were caught on home security cameras.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The department also saw decreases in robberies, which saw a 10% drop; burglaries, which fell 4%; and car thefts, which fell 5%.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Years of corruption, underinvestment, fires and thefts have left Venezuela’s crude facilities in tatters.
—Kate Sullivan, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
The documents also revealed details about what was found in a vehicle in October, when police arrested Dupree and Savangsy in connection with a series of thefts at the Westfield Galleria mall in Roseville.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
In the case of Crestview, the thefts were believed to be motivated by the harvesting of the piña — the plant’s hearty, pineapple-like center that can weigh 100 or more pounds and is used for tequila and mezcal.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The most recent stat available for motor vehicle thefts, through the first week of December, indicated these types of thefts dropped from 996 incidents in 2024 to 679 reports, nearly a 32% decrease.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
The thefts involve vehicles equipped with keyless entry systems, which automatically unlock when a key fob is nearby, police said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thefts
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Violent crime declines across Maryland Homicides in Maryland declined by 25%, non-fatal shootings by 28% and robberies by 25% in 2025, compared to 2024, according to the governor's office.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Authorities say one group, the Riders, has about 300 members behind bars, while others have committed shootings and robberies on the streets.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Lincoln Project reported this week that 18 House races have recently shifted in the Democrats' favor, and the Senate is thought to be up for grabs as well.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The upgrade allows the tournament to attract better players to compete due to an increase in prize money and rankings points up for grabs.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Thefts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thefts. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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