larcenist
One who pilfers
A larcenist is a person who commits larceny—the theft of personal property.
The term appears in legal and journalistic contexts: The larcenist made off with jewelry worth thousands.
It's slightly more formal than thief, carrying a legalistic tone.
One who steals
- burglarOne who breaks in
- robberOne who steals by force
- shoplifterOne who steals merchandise
- pickpocketThief who steals carried items
embezzler · swindler · pilferer · kleptomaniac · purloiner · snatcher · cutpurse · footpad
Stealthily deceptive
- furtiveSecretive and sly
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- covertIntentionally concealed
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
clandestine · secretive · undetected · shadowy · slippery · evasive · cunning · crafty
Theft from pockets
- shopliftingStealing store merchandise
- burglaryIllegal entry to commit crime
- heistOrganized large-scale theft
- break-inUnlawful entry to premises
embezzlement · pilfering · snatching · fencing · boosting · lifting · swiping · filching
Serious crime perpetrator
- offenderOne who breaks rules
- convictJailed offender after trial
- culpritPerson found guilty
- defendantParty facing charges
perpetrator · transgressor · malefactor · wrongdoer · delinquent · scofflaw · recidivist · suspect
thief
One who steals
- burglarOne who breaks in
- robberOne who steals by force
- shoplifterOne who steals merchandise
pickpocket · embezzler · swindler · pilferer · kleptomaniac · purloiner · snatcher · cutpurse · footpad · highwayman
sneaky
Stealthily deceptive
- furtiveSecretive and sly
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- covertIntentionally concealed
stealthy · clandestine · secretive · undetected · shadowy · slippery · evasive · cunning · crafty · wily
pickpocketing
Theft from pockets
- shopliftingStealing store merchandise
- burglaryIllegal entry to commit crime
- heistOrganized large-scale theft
break-in · embezzlement · pilfering · snatching · fencing · boosting · lifting · swiping · filching · purloining
felon
Serious crime perpetrator
defendant · perpetrator · transgressor · malefactor · wrongdoer · delinquent · scofflaw · recidivist · suspect · accused
larcenistpolice
Civil law enforcement
property owner · security guard · detective · victim · prosecutor