noun
- people who commit larceny; thieves who steal personal property
Usage: plural of larcener
Examples
- The police arrested three larceners who had been stealing from local shops.
- Security cameras helped identify the larceners in the parking lot.
- The store owner installed better locks after repeated visits from larceners.
- Larceners often target unlocked cars and unattended belongings.
- The neighborhood watch program helped reduce incidents involving larceners.
- Court records showed that the larceners had previous theft convictions.