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

Many bees are used at avocado farms in Queensland to pollinate the crops, so the thefts could have a knock-on effect on other food production. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026

Harmon said investigators were looking at other people in connection with copper thefts as well. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

But before the mechanics of the thefts could take over, the character of Lali arrived. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Broomfield police are also looking into the possibility of this incident being connected to other vape shop thefts reported in recent months in the metro area. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

The release cited declines in murders, robberies and motor vehicle thefts statewide and falling crime in Charlotte, Raleigh and Wilmington. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

The decision comes on the heels of a new UCLA study showing thefts of the automakers’ most vulnerable models will probably plague Los Angeles for years to come. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The Cranston police activated an early-hours search after Flock license plate readers sent multiple notifications that an out-of-state white Ford Transit associated with cooking-oil thefts in the area was driving through Cranston. — Colin Hogan, The Providence Journal, 12 Sep. 2026

Investigators tied the enterprise to more than 150 baby formula thefts throughout Florida, ultimately causing Publix, Target, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Winn-Dixie to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026