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In recent months, burglars have hit the homes of football stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Joe Burrow and basketball standouts Bobby Portis and Luka Dončić.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025 -
Los Angeles authorities say burglary suspect disguised as firefighter, 29 arrested so far The Los Angeles sheriff and police chief warned that looters, burglars and other scammers looking to profit off wildfire victims will be subject to arrest and prosecution.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Early on Saturday morning, thieves blew open the door of the Drents Museum in the Netherlands and stole priceless gold artifacts, including an ancient, crown-like helmet on loan from a Bucharest museum for a traveling exhibit, reports NL Times.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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He’s tasked with mentoring a crack team of young detectives to hunt down an elusive gang of thieves that has been running circles around law enforcement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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In classic heist-thriller fashion, each recruit fulfills a very cool and specific role — the driver, the safecracker, the chemist, etc.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Jan. 2023
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All that’s missing is a safecracker spinning dials and listening for a telltale click.—
Morgan Krakow,
Anchorage Daily News,
14 Feb. 2022
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The stigma kleptomaniacs face can leave them feeling ashamed, embarrassed or afraid to seek support.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2024
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Here are three reasons behind the behavior of a kleptomaniac, according to research.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2024
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“Grafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grafter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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