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the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner while violent crime in the city has decreased dramatically, rates of theft and vandalism have risen slightly
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Recent Examples of thefts To help prevent against these vehicle thefts, Wilmette officials advise residents to keep their vehicles locked and windows closed when parked in public areas. —
Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Since then there have been no thefts. —Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 Bustamante Leiva was charged along with a second suspect, Cristian Montecino-Sananza, who was sentenced in March to 13 months of incarceration for his role in one of the other thefts. —Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Bowser said the operation generated significant profits, with at least 20 vehicles tied directly to the indictment and potentially more than 100 thefts linked to the broader network. —Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026 His co-defendant Cristian Montecino-Sanzana pleaded guilty to two counts related to one of the three thefts that Bustamante Leiva admitted — an April 12 purse-snatching at a Nando's restaurant. —Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 According to police, the airbag thefts were reported mostly in the Old Town community. —Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 Bustamante Leiva was charged along with a second suspect, Cristian Montecino-Sananza, who was sentenced in March to 13 months of incarceration for his role in one of the other thefts. —ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 The annual convention of movie theater owners got a sneak peek at Jordan’s project — the third big-screen take on the story of a billionaire whose idle hands lead him to orchestrate major art thefts. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Since then there have been no thefts. —Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 Bustamante Leiva was charged along with a second suspect, Cristian Montecino-Sananza, who was sentenced in March to 13 months of incarceration for his role in one of the other thefts. —Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Bowser said the operation generated significant profits, with at least 20 vehicles tied directly to the indictment and potentially more than 100 thefts linked to the broader network. —Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026 His co-defendant Cristian Montecino-Sanzana pleaded guilty to two counts related to one of the three thefts that Bustamante Leiva admitted — an April 12 purse-snatching at a Nando's restaurant. —Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 According to police, the airbag thefts were reported mostly in the Old Town community. —Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 Bustamante Leiva was charged along with a second suspect, Cristian Montecino-Sananza, who was sentenced in March to 13 months of incarceration for his role in one of the other thefts. —ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 The annual convention of movie theater owners got a sneak peek at Jordan’s project — the third big-screen take on the story of a billionaire whose idle hands lead him to orchestrate major art thefts. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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Sources close to the investigation told 60 Minutes police combed through security footage and cellphone data from near Van Gaver's property and from a dozen other robberies.— Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … CRISIS DEEPENS — Travel advisory warns tourists of terrorism, robberies in Mediterranean gateway.— , FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the four Democrats were looking for their breakout moment with the race’s frontrunner status still up for grabs.— Grace Hase, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Interestingly, Governors Weld, Romney and Baker were elected when the incumbent governor, with all the power of the office, did not see re-election and the office was up for grabs.— Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Thefts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/thefts. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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