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Collocation

I need to report a theft.

verb + noun B1 verb + noun

To formally inform the authorities (e.g., the police) that something has been stolen.

I need to report a theft.: To formally inform the authorities (e.g., the police) that something has been stolen.

Definition

'I need to report a theft.' is a common English collocation. To formally inform the authorities (e.g., the police) that something has been stolen.

report + a + theft

“I need to report a theft to the police station immediately.”

Examples

  • The first thing you should do after discovering the loss is to report a theft.
  • She had to report a theft of her bicycle to the campus security.
  • After the break-in, they decided to report a theft of several valuable items.
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  • He promptly reported a theft of his wallet at the crowded market.
  • The manager advised us to report a theft as soon as possible for insurance purposes.
  • If you ever witness someone attempting to report a theft, offer your support if appropriate.
  • They were reluctant to report a theft because they feared retaliation from the culprits.
  • Please report a theft if any of your belongings go missing from the locker room.
  • Despite the minor nature of the incident, she chose to report a theft to ensure it was on record.
  • Having lost his phone, he went to the precinct to report a theft.

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