a thief strikes

Examples (10)

• The thief struck while the family were out.
• Police suspect a serial thief has struck again in the quiet neighborhood.
• A cunning thief often strikes when people are least expecting it.
• If the thief strikes tonight, the new alarm system will catch him.
• Security cameras recorded the moment the thief struck, grabbing the bag.
• Residents are urged to be vigilant after a thief struck several homes last week.
• It's believed the same thief is striking businesses across the city.
• The police are waiting for the thief to strike again before making an arrest.
• When a thief strikes, quick action can sometimes lead to recovery of stolen goods.
• The sudden way the thief struck left the victim in shock.