1.   Just an hour before the thieves struck in Bletchley, there was a similar theft from a shop in Buckingham.

2.   Investigators say the suspects are linked to similar thefts that have been occurring about once a week for the past month here.

3.   Machover admits to similar thefts.

4.   Officials of HONDUTEL, the state telephone monopoly, said the incident is one of a series of similar thefts across the country.

5.   Similar thefts have been reported in New York and Milan.

6.   The official said special in-house steps have been taken to prevent a similar theft.

7.   The official said special steps have been taken to prevent a similar theft.

8.   Twelve other Port Authority cafeteria workers were previously charged with similar thefts.