as in robberies
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
a man who has a history of petty thievery and narcotics peddling
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Chicago police this weekend were warning people about a string of robberies on the city's South Side.
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This cash-heavy environment poses significant public safety risks, including robberies and money laundering.
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The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature.
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However, as evidenced by cargo thefts such as the recent bourbon theft, there remains a lot of work to do.
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“Thieveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thieveries. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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