thieves

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I'm quite sure neither of the thieves is here, Captain, "concluded

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  • Mr Mossop said that he takes the businesses 'takings to the bank on a set day and he is suspicious that the thieves were aware of this. —  News round-up
  • Rajbansi said he suspected the thieves were aware the party stored confidential documents at the venue. —  IOL: News
  • Investigators do not believe the thieves are acting out of concern for their carbon footprints. —  Environmental Valuation & Cost-Benefit News
  • And groups and "community organizers" that encourage such subversion or enable the thieves are accessories to theft and should be treated as such. —  QandO
  • The heist also indicates the thieves may have had inside information, said Amore, pointing out that the thieves were aware of a silent alarm behind the guard booth and knew the number of guards on duty. —  Boston.com Most Popular
 

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