theft

Example Sentences

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By switching to solar, the streetlights will be less vulnerable to theft, said Yaroslavsky, who represents part of the Westside.

From Los Angeles Times

Unauthorized changes are often a sign of fraud, identity theft or elder financial abuse, which can result in civil and criminal charges.

From MarketWatch

In 1877, with livestock theft rampant, 40 cattlemen met three hours south of here to cooperate on protection.

From Barron's

In recent months, there has been a spate of thefts targeting stores that sell the cards, some of which are highly collectible.

From BBC

Across Scotland, 178 incidents of cooking oil thefts were reported to police between April and October last year.

From BBC