1.   The shorts were dyed pink to deter their theft by jail inmates.

2.   A number of states have taken other steps to safeguard personal data, including California, where Davis signed bills earlier this year intended to deter identity theft.

3.   Donated bikes are put in good working order and painted a distinct color to deter theft, then set loose for anyone to use within the city limits.

4.   Even armed guards and double-locked gates at archaeological sites have failed to deter the thefts.

5.   For every three LoJack units installed, an estimated one theft is deterred.

6.   Kemseke said his plant rarely encounters a stolen horse, but the new law will deter theft as more animals are branded and registered.

7.   Most are not for sale, and to deter theft, most are either welded to a post or chained down.

8.   Not all of those employees would have been walking the floors and deterring theft.

9.   That would deter theft, Gilbert said.