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

The thefts often happen in border states, with California the top target. — Steve Fisher special Correspondent follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer previously said investigating video gambling terminal thefts was draining village resources. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Overhaul said warehouses and distribution centers were involved in 37 percent of second quarter thefts, while truck stops and fuel stations followed at 15 percent. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

This is the latest of a string of thefts plaguing France and Europe more broadly, which have made headlines since thieves broke into the Louvre in October 2025 and were able to get away with much of the country’s remaining crown jewels. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

An investigation into a series of thefts that stole nearly 1,500 guns from Georgia shipping facilities has led to the indictment of 20 people. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

This study gives us a reason, beyond the assertions of law enforcement leaders, to believe the Flock system deserves some credit for San Francisco's drop in car thefts. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026