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Crime and Punishment - Property Crimes & Theft

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theft
theft
[noun]

the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

Ex: The museum increased its security measures after a high-profile theft of priceless art pieces from its gallery .
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to break in

to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something

Ex: The restaurant owner reinforced the back entrance because they were worried about someone attempting to break in after hours .
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break-in
break-in
[noun]

an illegal entry into a building by using force, particularly in order to steal something

Ex: The store owner arrived early in the morning to find evidence of a break-in and immediately called the police .
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to burgle
to burgle
[Verb]

to illegally enter a place in order to commit theft

Ex: The thieves attempted to burgle the house while the owners were away on vacation .
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burglary
burglary
[noun]

the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.

Ex: During the trial , evidence of the defendant ’s involvement in the burglary was overwhelming .
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to carjack

to forcibly steal a vehicle from its driver, often involving threats or violence

Ex: A witness called 911 after observing a suspicious individual attempting to carjack an elderly couple at a gas station .
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to hijack
to hijack
[Verb]

to forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course

Ex: Over the years , criminals have occasionally hijacked vehicles for ransom .
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to snatch
to snatch
[Verb]

to take something or kidnap someone unlawfully

Ex: The abductor snatched the celebrity 's daughter from her home .
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to steal
to steal
[Verb]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: While we were at the party , someone was stealing valuables from the guests .
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to trespass

to enter someone's land or building without permission

Ex: The homeowner pressed charges against the individuals for trespassing on their land without permission.
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to despoil

to take valuables by force

Ex: The castle was despoiled by looters during the rebellion.
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to vandalize

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

Ex: The police arrested individuals for vandalizing street signs and traffic signals .
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vandalism
vandalism
[noun]

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused by vandalism in the local park .
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stick-up
stick-up
[noun]

a robbery, typically involving a threat or use of force

Ex: They planned the stick-up for months before making their move .
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vagrancy
vagrancy
[noun]

the state of homelessness as a result of unemployment

Ex: Vagrancy was a common social issue in the 19th century.
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hold-up
hold-up
[noun]

a robbery, usually involving a weapon

Ex: The investigation revealed that the hold-up was carefully planned in advance.
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heist
heist
[noun]

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

Ex: The heist involved stealing millions in cash .
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to lift
to lift
[Verb]

to steal or take away possessions that belong to others without permission

Ex: The art thief managed to lift a rare artifact from the museum 's collection during the night .
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to loot
to loot
[Verb]

to steal or take goods or valuables by force, typically during a time of war or disorder

Ex: If left unchecked , the burglars will loot the entire neighborhood by morning .
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mugging
mugging
[noun]

the act of threatening someone or beating them in order to gain some money

Ex: The mugging left him without his wallet and phone .
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to [pick] {somebody's} pocket

to steal money or valuables from someone's pocket without them noticing

Ex: Professional thieves often pick victims' pockets in crowded public places without attracting attention.
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to pilfer
to pilfer
[Verb]

to steal small quantities or insignificant items

Ex: The cat burglar managed to pilfer jewelry from several upscale residences .
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pilferage
pilferage
[noun]

the act of stealing small amounts or items, usually repeatedly

Ex: The investigation revealed systematic pilferage of inventory over several months .
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to rip off

to steal or make an illegal copy of something

Ex: The artist accused the gallery of ripping off their original painting .
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to rob
to rob
[Verb]

to take something from an organization, place, etc. without their consent, or with force

Ex: The suspect was caught red-handed trying to rob a residence in the neighborhood .
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robbery
robbery
[noun]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by a robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .
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to rustle
to rustle
[Verb]

to gather and take away cattle, horses, or sheep, typically illegally

Ex: She was horrified to discover that someone had rustled her prized horses .
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to shoplift

to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

Ex: The employee noticed the man shoplifting and immediately called the police .
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criminal damage

the act of damaging someone else's property on purpose

Ex: The court assessed the extent of criminal damage before deciding the punishment .
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