A crucial lesson in our brutally acquisitive society, and one that the Thule culture – which shared all it had – knew many centuries ago.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/11/country-diary-i-rest-against-a-mighty-cairn-thats-visible-for-miles

“Burglary rates in Gwent have seen a decrease since 2019, the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns saw a reduction of acquisitive crime generally, and in Gwent this downward trend has continued in 2022, seeing rates for residential burglary fall.

Source: https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23488795.gwent-dangerous-london-according-study/?ref=rss

"He has problems with substance abuse which is why he has committed acquisitive offences."

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23312091.career-criminal-paul-handley-jailed-stealing-cars/?ref=rss

I didn’t see much in the way of slob material, but I can tell you that there were plenty of acquisitive little eyes shooting hungry, magpie-like looks at all the costly stuff lying around these small but expensive homes and gardens.

Source: https://theava.com/archives/224695

The Rural Crime Team has been recognised by the National Police Chiefs' Council as being 'the most innovative partnership to tackle serious and organised acquisitive crime.

Source: https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/23867805.hare-coursing-dorchester---man-arrested-rural-crime-team/?ref=rss

"The serious acquisitive crime team based at Shrewsbury try tirelessly to bring these offenders to justice and the help the public provide cannot be under estimated.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2023/05/22/man-jailed-for-terrifying-balaclava-clad-revenge-raid---at-the-wrong-house/