The phrase "avoid theft" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where one is discussing measures or actions taken to prevent stealing or larceny.
Example: "To ensure the safety of our merchandise, we have implemented several security measures to avoid theft in our store."
Alternatives: "prevent stealing" or "deter larceny".
Workers used to have to count sheets, towels, robes and table linens by hand on the way out of the hotel to the laundry and on the way back in, to try to avoid theft.
"Do you think you could do this, ladies?" Caracas has become one of the most violent cities in the world, with people waiting to buy groceries leaving their cash at home while they queue, and summoning relatives to bring it to them at the last minute to avoid theft.
Keeping this in mind, Bessant offers some tips to help merchants avoid theft and limit their shrinkage.
In addition to dangerous truckers who could be "boozed up on tequila" and a lack of highway lights, the boys were warned to stay off the roads at night in Central America to avoid theft.
What a dismal situation we will be in come fall, if neglect is the tactic schools take to avoid theft or vandalism.
In one of the more notorious moves of his two decades at sheriff, he forced inmates to wear pink underwear and handcuffs to avoid theft.
Property emerges when subjects self-organize groups, understand potential gains from trade, convince group members that all benefit by avoiding theft, and display credible commitment to cooperation in their actions.
They claimed the threat of identity theft was "exaggerated," advising consumers to avoid identity theft protection services.
We are enjoined to honor our parents, and to avoid murder, theft, adultery and dishonesty.
In addition, sufficient project storage areas are necessary to avoid confusion, theft, damaged projects, and general discontent among the employee population.
"You are requested to pay careful attention to avoid the theft of clothing or material," said the memo from Belgian Interior Minister Jan Jambon and Health Minister Maggie De Block.
