窃せっ盗とう団だん

noun

group of thieves; theft ring

Refers to an organized group engaged in theft or burglary. Often used in news reports.

• 警けい察さつは宝ほう石せき店てんを狙ねらった窃せっ盗とう団だんを逮たい捕ほした。

  The police arrested a group of thieves targeting jewelry stores.

• その窃せっ盗とう団だんは高こう級きゅう車しゃばかりを盗ぬすんでいた。

  The theft ring was stealing only luxury cars.