stolen

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What’s more, China has a history of pilfering technology to get ahead: In 2025, one in five European companies in China said that Chinese firms had stolen technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

Thatcham Research advises vehicle owners to seek out devices which have been independently certified as dedicated stolen vehicle tracking products.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

A 30-foot sailboat stolen in mid-March from a local scouting nonprofit was recovered Monday by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

A nasty spat over a huge collection of allegedly stolen Star Wars Lego sets has turned this quiet suburb upside down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Was the Paris-Journal willing to pay for stolen goods to get closer to that story?

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day