noun
- a person who commits larceny; a thief
Usage: legal
Examples
- The larcenist was caught stealing jewelry from the store.
- Police arrested the larcenist after reviewing security footage.
- The experienced larcenist knew how to avoid detection.
- Court records showed the larcenist had multiple prior convictions.
- The larcenist targeted expensive electronics in his crimes.
- Witnesses helped identify the larcenist to authorities.