petty thefts
- plural of petty theft.
Example Sentences
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“The law here in California is very clear — we cannot simply stack petty thefts into a felony,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2021
“I want to be clear about something: these are not petty thefts, Mr. Boudin said this week. “This is not misdemeanor conduct.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 24, 2021
Low-stakes petty thefts are their gig, save for a series-opening theft matched in its boldness by its ridiculousness.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2021
All charges related to the alleged car-hopping - involving petty thefts from unlocked vehicles - have been dropped.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2020
In the island of Dogo alone are there ever any petty thefts, and only in that part of Oki do the people take any precautions against thieves.
From Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan Second Series by Hearn, Lafcadio
