Sentence examples for petty theft from inspiring English sources
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"petty theft" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It refers to the act of stealing or taking something of small value or importance. The word "petty" in this context means small or insignificant. Example: The local police department reported an increase in petty thefts in the downtown area, with many tourists falling victim to pickpocketers. Another example: The store owner installed security cameras to prevent petty thefts, as there had been several incidents of shoplifting in the past month.
Dictionary
petty theft
noun
A theft of property having a value lower than a certain small amount set forth in a statute, and considered to be a less serious class of crime.
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