common thief

Examples (10)

• He was just a common thief, stealing petty items to survive.
• The police initially thought it was a professional job, but it turned out to be a common thief.
• She described the perpetrator as a common thief, not someone with sophisticated skills.
• Don't leave your valuables unattended; even a common thief can cause trouble.
• Despite his grand plans, he was ultimately caught and exposed as nothing more than a common thief.
• The neighborhood had been plagued by a common thief for weeks, snatching purses and bicycles.
• A common thief usually avoids confrontation, preferring to strike when no one is around.
• His reputation was ruined; people now saw him as a common thief, not a respected businessman.
• The security system was designed to deter not only professional criminals but also any common thief.
• The detective quickly identified the suspect as a common thief from previous minor offenses.