der Trickdiebstahl
Translation
trick theft, distraction theft, larceny by trick
Examples
Er wurde Opfer eines Trickdiebstahls.
He became a victim of a trick theft.
Die Polizei warnt vor Trickdiebstahl an der Haustür.
The police are warning about trick theft at the front door.
Grammar Patterns
to become a victim of ((sth.gen)) Er wurde Opfer eines Trickdiebstahls.
Similar Words
der Betrug (fraud), der Raub (robbery)
Etymology
Composed of 'Trick' (trick) and 'Diebstahl' (theft).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'trick' like a magic trick being used to commit 'Diebstahl' (theft).