noun
- a person who steals another person’s property
Examples
- The thief broke into the house while the family was away.
- Police caught the thief red-handed with the stolen jewelry.
- A car thief was arrested in the parking lot.
- The store owner chased the thief down the street.
- Security cameras helped identify the thief.
- The thief escaped through the back door.
- She reported the thief to the authorities immediately.