The thief was caught by the police.

A person who steals, especially secretly or unlawfully.
The thief took money from the store.
A thief broke into the house last night.
Everyone was scared when the thief appeared.
petty thief
armed thief
career thief
burglar
robber
stealer
The thief took my wallet.

A person who steals something.
The thief was caught on camera.
She reported the thief to the police.
A thief stole her bicycle.
petty thief
armed thief
career thief
burglar
robber
stealer
The thief took my wallet.

A person who steals things.
The thief was caught by the police.
She saw a thief running away.
A thief broke into the house last night.
petty thief
armed thief
career thief
burglar
robber
stealer