It is a sin to steal even a pin.

Poverty drove him to steal.

The act of stealing is considered illegality.

He was caught stealing from the store.

The pilferer was caught stealing from the store.

The shoplifter was caught stealing from the store.

This designer handbag is a steal at half the price!

For the record, I did not steal the money.

The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.

He was caught stealing from the store.