Acts of trespass and petty theft often grew out of the blithe disregard that boys had for private property.

擅自侵入和小偷小摸的行为经常出自于男孩子们对私有财物漫不经心的轻视态度。

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He was also arrested for petty theft in connection with checks.

他也曾因为支票上的小偷小摸而被逮捕过。

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Other elderly people resort to petty theft to increase their meager purchasing power.

一些老人小偷小摸，以增加他们微薄的购买力。

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Petty theft likely will make a comeback, so expect a vigorous market for alarm and security services.

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His delinquency began in Houston, where he skipped school to smoke pot and engage in petty theft.

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As a result there has been an increase in petty theft to make up for the losses.

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