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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The increase in crime has been in relatively minor offences such as traffic violations and petty theft.

犯罪比率的上升相对存在于一些微不足道的过失，例如交通违规和小偷小摸。

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

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Police statistics show both petty theft and breaking and entering on the rise.

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