Thief (noun)

A person who steals something, either by breaking into a building or by taking something that belongs to someone else without their permission.

Origin:

From the old english word "thēof", meaning one who steal, thief is a person who steals something, either by breaking into a building or by taking something that belongs to someone else without their permission.

Examples:

1. The thief stole the woman's purse while she was distracted.
2. The police are searching for the thief who broke into the jewelry store last night.
3. The thief was caught on surveillance footage trying to steal a car.
4. The thief was sentenced to prison for his crimes.
5. The thief apologized for his actions, saying that he was driven by desperation.