Stealing Types and Their Meaning

Stealing Types and Their Meaning

Yes, there is a whole lot of difference between Burglary, Rob, Mug, Shoplift or Petty Theft, Pinch, Flick, Nick, Embezzlement, Larceny, Library theft and Looting.

Burglary
Illegal entry of a building with intent to commit a crime, especially theft.
Rob
By external force or threatening
Mug
Attack and rob (someone) in a public place.
Shoplift or Petty Theft
Stealing from shops
Pinch, Flick, Nick
Friendly steal
Embezzlement
Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.
Larceny
Theft of personal property
Library theft
Stealing books, DVDs or other media from libraries
Looting
Steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot

Bonus:
Kleptomania: The inability to refrain from the urge for stealing items and is usually done for reasons other than personal use or financial gain. 

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