grand larceny
noun
: larceny of property of a value greater than that fixed as constituting petit larceny
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Seven former union officials — including two past chapter presidents — were arrested on suspicion of felony grand larceny, and a seventh was cited for misdemeanor petit larceny.
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Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The 40 counts against Measures and KMR include one count of first-degree scheme to defraud, three counts of second-degree grand larceny, 28 counts of third-degree grand larceny, five counts of fourth-degree grand larceny and three counts of petit larceny.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Comparing April 2025 with April 2024, overall crime — including robberies — have seen a 13.5% decrease, while burglary showing a 9.6% decrease and incidents involving grand larceny decreasing 4%.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
The 30-year-old was charged with a slew of crimes related to the incidents, including murder, burglary, and grand larceny.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The 40 counts against Measures and KMR include one count of first-degree scheme to defraud, three counts of second-degree grand larceny, 28 counts of third-degree grand larceny, five counts of fourth-degree grand larceny and three counts of petit larceny.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Comparing April 2025 with April 2024, overall crime — including robberies — have seen a 13.5% decrease, while burglary showing a 9.6% decrease and incidents involving grand larceny decreasing 4%.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
The 30-year-old was charged with a slew of crimes related to the incidents, including murder, burglary, and grand larceny.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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“Grand larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20larceny. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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