Of course. Many thieves are caught either during or after the theft.
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Not everyone who steals gets caught, but those who do may face legal consequences that can range from fines to imprisonment. Getting caught may also have other social consequences, such as damaging one's reputation and relationships.
A thief is a person who steals things, typically without permission, and with the intention of keeping or selling the stolen items for personal gain. Thieves often act surreptitiously to avoid getting caught while committing the theft.
All robbers are thieves but only some thieves are robbers. A thief is anyone who steals something. A robber is someone who steals something under threat of violence. "Your money or your life!" is something said by a robber. Pickpockets, burglars and embezzlers are all thieves. But they are not robbers.
A person who steals is called a thief.
A person who steals is commonly referred to as a thief or a robber.
A person who steals is commonly referred to as a thief or a robber.