stolen

Example Sentences

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He planned to wait until it arrived to add it to his insurance policy — but the car disappeared in transit, stolen by the transport company.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Authorities on Wednesday recovered about $1 million worth of Lego products and two stolen freight trailers heading to Riverside County, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Card not present" fraud - where criminals use stolen card details to buy products on the internet - increased by 22% in the same time period, resulting in losses of £215.4m.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

This made it difficult to track populations, understand their genetic health, or identify where trafficked animals were stolen from.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“I suspect she will return from the South with her husband’s stolen money—either in her trunk, a bag, or somehow on her person,” she continued, her breath smelling of licorice.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan