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larceny  

Definition

  • Larceny-theft is a prevalent form of street crime in the United States. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program typically defines street crime as those crimes that occur on streets, highways, parking lots, and in other salient public realms. [Source: Encyclopedia of Street Crime in America; Theft and Larceny]

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