Theft Terminology

noun a type of theft where the perpetrator distracts the victim in order to steal their belongings

• The police are investigating a series of distraction thefts that have been reported in the area.
• Hey, watch out for distraction thefts when you're out shopping in crowded places.
• I heard there's been a bunch of distraction thefts happening downtown lately.
• Don't let distractions steal your focus and lead to a 'theft' of your time and energy.

noun The act of using a lock pick to open a lock without the original key.

• The thief was caught with a lock pick in his possession.
• I heard he can open any door with just a lock pick.
• He's a pro at using a lock pick to get into places.
• Sometimes a lock pick can symbolize the ability to navigate through difficult situations with ease.