stolen

Example Sentences

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But according to the Met, the number of thefts where phones were stolen fell by 14,000 between June 2025 and May 2026 - down 18% on the previous year.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"If stolen phones cannot be reactivated, their value collapses, and so does the incentive to steal them," Sir Mark said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

None of the stolen works have been found, though BnF lawyer Alexandre de Konn said the institution "has not given up hope of recovering these works".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Flock operates dozens of automated license plate readers, which allow authorities to scan for vehicles that have been reported stolen or are registered to known fugitives, tracking their movements throughout the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Aunt Kitty gave me a look, and we both knew the stolen loot was not in that carpetbag.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan