thief
noun
a person who steals, especially secretly or without open force; one guilty of theft or larceny.
Example Sentences
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The Louvre heist revealed that thieves are increasingly stealing gold, bronze and jewels more than traditional paintings—a turnabout from a century ago when a thief stole its “Mona Lisa,” later recovered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
It is all important work, but police admit that responding to these crimes diverts them away from targeting known vehicle thieves.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Investigations reporter NJ Convery has been out with police as they hunt for thieves.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
In another haul this year, thieves stole six 2026 model Jeep Wranglers from Oakland and Las Vegas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
“I don’t think those thieves will be circling back,” he says to me and Father.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
