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thefts

noun

plural of theft

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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an instance of theft the police found the stolen car an hour after the theft was reported

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Recent Examples of thefts However, as evidenced by cargo thefts such as the recent bourbon theft, there remains a lot of work to do. — Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 San Jose has faced similar challenges with public art thefts and vandalism in recent years. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Police in Largo spent weeks investigating the thefts from Arnold’s Airbnb stay. — Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature. — Nathan Pilling july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 The state came it at 50th for average gas prices, 46th for car thefts and 48th for lowest price of camping, WalletHub said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 The crime mirrors similar thefts reported this year in states like Indiana, Illinois, California and Oklahoma. — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Other alleged thefts included $84,000 from an I-95 southbound rest stop in Madison, $66,400 from an I-95 northbound rest stop in Branford and multiple hits in Darien totaling more than $177,000. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 Four thefts were reported at beaches in the La Jolla and Pacific Beach areas between March and June 16, and at least one vehicle theft occurred in Bird Rock, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Jared Grieshaber. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2026

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Oakland Police arrested three suspects last week on suspicion of multiple robberies.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
In his apartment officers found black and gray clothing Fleming wore during the robberies as well as a black duffel bag, a gun belt with a holster, a large sum of cash still wrapped in bank currency bands, and multiple guns.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026

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NBCUniversal could be up for grabs by 2029 — a pivotal year when the NFL is expected to open negotiations for a new round of broadcast rights.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Chefs will keep the lounge’s location in mind, whipping up local specialties, while a hot and cold buffet station is always up for grabs.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 2026

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