Synonyms of petty larceny

petty larceny

noun

as in petit larceny

Synonyms & Similar Words

• petit larceny
• embezzlement
• graft
• burglary
• misappropriation
• kidnaping
• misapplication
• shoplifting
• peculation
• larceny
• kidnapping
• embezzling
• robbery
• pilferage
• pilfering
• abduction
• stealing
• hijacking
• housebreaking
• carjacking
• highjacking
• thievery
• looting
• theft
• purloining
• filching
• plundering
• spoliation
• rustling
• rapine
• pillage
• poaching
• despoliation
• smuggling
• black marketeering
• shanghaiing
• piracy
• despoilment
• banditry

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of petty larceny

Prior to his killing, Neely had a lengthy arrest record with New York police, a law enforcement source told CNN’s John Miller, including 42 arrests on charges including petty larceny, jumping subway turnstiles, theft, and three unprovoked assaults on women in the subway between 2019 and 2021. —Maria Santana, CNN, 8 May 2023

Savannah Jones, 26, was arrested on a charge of false identification and had an outstanding warrant for charges of grand and petty larceny, police said. —Gina Martinez, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2023

Jones had two warrants from Prince William County for grand and petty larceny, according to Manassas Park police. —Teddy Grant, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2023

The actor was hit with assault and petty larceny charges in July after allegedly hitting another man multiple times and taking his phone, according to TMZ. —Peter Sblendorio New York Daily News (tns), al, 16 Sep. 2022