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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
Carjackings are down 38%, burglaries are down 17%, auto thefts are down 11% and robberies are down 16% compared to last year.
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The indictment arose from an investigation carried out by the FBI New Haven Violent Crimes Task Force in conjunction with state and local law enforcement into the rise in jewelry store thefts, federal officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Over the course of several months, multiple Spirit Airlines customers reported thefts of high-value items including Nike Air Jordan shoes, jewelry, watches, electronics and other goods, according to a search warrant obtained by local outlet WTKR.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
To help prevent against these vehicle thefts, Wilmette officials advise residents to keep their vehicles locked and windows closed when parked in public areas.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Since then there have been no thefts.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Bustamante Leiva was charged along with a second suspect, Cristian Montecino-Sananza, who was sentenced in March to 13 months of incarceration for his role in one of the other thefts.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
His co-defendant Cristian Montecino-Sanzana pleaded guilty to two counts related to one of the three thefts that Bustamante Leiva admitted — an April 12 purse-snatching at a Nando's restaurant.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Bustamante Leiva was charged along with a second suspect, Cristian Montecino-Sananza, who was sentenced in March to 13 months of incarceration for his role in one of the other thefts.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The indictment arose from an investigation carried out by the FBI New Haven Violent Crimes Task Force in conjunction with state and local law enforcement into the rise in jewelry store thefts, federal officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Over the course of several months, multiple Spirit Airlines customers reported thefts of high-value items including Nike Air Jordan shoes, jewelry, watches, electronics and other goods, according to a search warrant obtained by local outlet WTKR.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
To help prevent against these vehicle thefts, Wilmette officials advise residents to keep their vehicles locked and windows closed when parked in public areas.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Since then there have been no thefts.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Bustamante Leiva was charged along with a second suspect, Cristian Montecino-Sananza, who was sentenced in March to 13 months of incarceration for his role in one of the other thefts.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
His co-defendant Cristian Montecino-Sanzana pleaded guilty to two counts related to one of the three thefts that Bustamante Leiva admitted — an April 12 purse-snatching at a Nando's restaurant.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Bustamante Leiva was charged along with a second suspect, Cristian Montecino-Sananza, who was sentenced in March to 13 months of incarceration for his role in one of the other thefts.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thefts
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Sources close to the investigation told 60 Minutes police combed through security footage and cellphone data from near Van Gaver's property and from a dozen other robberies.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … CRISIS DEEPENS — Travel advisory warns tourists of terrorism, robberies in Mediterranean gateway.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The third starting spot in 11 personnel (three receivers) is up for grabs.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several prizes, including a weeklong safari in the Masai Mara with Alex Walker’s Serian for the Overall Winner, are up for grabs, the organization said.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Thefts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thefts. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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