theft
Example Sentences
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Rexing, who suspects a large organization orchestrated the lobster theft, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident.
Copper wire thefts have wrought havoc in Los Angeles, darkening the iconic 6th Street Bridge and nearby neighborhoods, cutting off phone access to emergency services for residents, and causing internet outages.
From Los Angeles Times
In 2011 a group of Quebecers pulled off what has come to be known as the Great Maple Syrup Heist, “the most valuable theft in the history of Canada.”
But in addition to water damage and liability protection, it doesn’t cover such common perils as theft and the damage caused by trees falling on a house.
From Los Angeles Times
It is a deputized state law enforcement agency of nearly 80 individuals tasked with preventing theft by checking that brands match their registered owners.
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