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as in robbery
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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Recent Examples of theft
Consumers who have experienced ID theft or a data breach often will use a security freeze to prevent someone else from opening new credit, new loans and services in the consumer's name.
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Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Douglas County jurors convicted Tory Conyers, 46, of vehicular homicide, hit-and-run causing death, eluding a peace officer, theft and reckless driving.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Both will face charges of theft of property over $2,500, according to the release.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
The man pleaded guilty in October to theft from a credit union, prosecutors said.
—Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
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Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Douglas County jurors convicted Tory Conyers, 46, of vehicular homicide, hit-and-run causing death, eluding a peace officer, theft and reckless driving.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Both will face charges of theft of property over $2,500, according to the release.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
The man pleaded guilty in October to theft from a credit union, prosecutors said.
—Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theft. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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