The government estimates that up to 150,000 barrels of oil disappear every day, through paperwork manipulation or outright theft.

Accusing someone posthumously of outright theft requires convincing evidence.

In the modern era, the low road to office has not usually involved outright theft.

I draw the line at outright theft, however, unlike a pal of mine who used to supply his domestic loo-roll requirements by nicking the stuff from work.

Western scrub jays have a mischievous streak, and they are not above outright theft.