grand larceny

noun

: larceny of property of a value greater than that fixed as constituting petit larceny

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Burglaries, robberies and grand larcenies in the subway system dropped in 2024, while the number of felony and misdemeanor assaults remained steady. —

Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025 But other violent crimes such as murder, burglary, and grand larceny have decreased, police data shows. —

Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024 Earlier this week, Parra pleaded guilty to two counts of grand larceny and is expected to be sentenced to two to six years in state prison. —

Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025 As for Brown, he was denied bond and charged with grand larceny, accessory before the fact, possession of a weapon under the age of 18 and unlawful carry, among other charges, according to police. —

Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for grand larceny