pilferers

[US]/[ˈpɪlfər]/
[UK]/[ˈpɪlfər]/

Translation

n.People who steal petty items; thieves.; Individuals engaged in petty theft.
v.To steal petty items; to pilfer.

Phrases & Collocations

catch pilferers

pilferers beware

stopping pilferers

pilferer's guilt

apprehend pilferers

exposing pilferers

pilferer's actions

deterring pilferers

punish pilferers

Example Sentences

the store owner suspected pilferers were stealing merchandise after hours.

security cameras were installed to deter potential pilferers from the museum.

the investigation focused on identifying the pilferers responsible for the missing funds.

he warned his employees about the consequences of being caught as pilferers.

the company hired a security team to prevent pilferers from targeting their inventory.

the pilferers were eventually apprehended after a lengthy police investigation.

the museum curator was frustrated by the persistent pilferers targeting ancient artifacts.

internal audits were conducted to uncover any pilferers within the organization.

the security guard patrolled the area to catch any pilferers attempting to steal.

the pilferers often targeted unattended bags and wallets in crowded areas.

despite the increased security, pilferers continued to find ways to steal small items.

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