- Thief : A thief is a person who steals something. The act of stealing is called thievery. To steal something means to take it without the permission of the owner and without the intention of returning it.Thievery can involve taking anything of value, including money, goods, property, or information. It can be done secretly or openly, and it can be done by one person or by a group.
- Burglar: someone who enters a building or other property with the intention of stealing something
- Robber: someone who uses force or the threat of force to take something from someone else
- Pickpocket: someone who steals from someone’s pocket or purse without their knowledge
- Swindler: someone who tricks others out of their money or possessions
- Con artist: someone who tricks others into giving them money or valuable items by pretending to be someone they are not
- Embezzler: someone who steals money or valuable items that they have been entrusted with
- Shoplifter: someone who steals from a store
- Bandit: a thief who operates in a group and uses violence or threats to commit crimes
- Fence: a person who buys stolen goods and resells them
- Larcenist: a person who commits larceny, which is the act of stealing someone else’s property without their consent.
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