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Definition: Pickpocketing is a type of larceny where someone steals personal property from another person without them noticing.
Example: A person is walking in a crowded area and someone bumps into them. Later, they realize their wallet is missing. The person who bumped into them was a pickpocket.
This example illustrates how pickpocketing involves stealing personal property without the victim noticing. It often happens in crowded areas where the pickpocket can blend in with the crowd and avoid detection.