Synonyms of thefts

thefts

noun

plural of theft

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• robberies
• kidnappings
• larcenies
• burglaries
• piracies
• thieveries
• grafts
• embezzlements
• abductions
• hijackings
• peculations
• misappropriations
• carjackings
• misapplications
• housebreakings
• spoliations
• pilferages
• petty larcenies
• pillages
• petit larcenies
• despoliations
• rapines
• banditries
• black marketeerings
• despoilments

2

as in grabs

an instance of theft

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabs
• muggings
• pinches
• burglaries
• heists
• holdups
• rip-offs
• stickups
• break-ins

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thefts

The thwarted robbery is the latest in a string of thefts targeting museums across Europe, most notably the high-profile heist at the Louvre in October 2025. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

This study gives us a reason, beyond the assertions of law enforcement leaders, to believe the Flock system deserves some credit for San Francisco's drop in car thefts. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Licensed firearms dealers in Maryland must notify state officials of crimes that occurred at their business, including thefts and burglaries, within 24 hours or face potential fines. — Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

What inevitably followed license plates were license plate thefts, that beloved switcheroo getaway technique of movie criminals and real ones. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Many bees are used at avocado farms in Queensland to pollinate the crops, so the thefts could have a knock-on effect on other food production. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026

Harmon said investigators were looking at other people in connection with copper thefts as well. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

But before the mechanics of the thefts could take over, the character of Lali arrived. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Broomfield police are also looking into the possibility of this incident being connected to other vape shop thefts reported in recent months in the metro area. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026