11.   Most thieves are not in that league.

12.   Another breed of art thieves are those who steal for commissions.

13.   And while identity thieves are still often low-tech con artists, the rise in cases, say experts, has roughly paralleled the proliferation of the Internet.

14.   As in most cases, the victim did not realize that she had been robbed until the thieves were long gone.

15.   A thief will be less likely to pick or pry a lock in the sight of others.

16.   A thief could be out the door with one in just two steps.

17.   But car thieves were the primary target.

18.   But dealers say thieves are the exception.

19.   But frustrated thieves are more likely to break into the house next door.