Summers was released from prison in July on a petty theft conviction as part of a California law designed to ease crowding in state prisons.

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Mr Berlusconi is also charged with abusing his power of office after calling a police station to press for the release of Ms Mahroug when she was arrested in Milan in a separate petty theft case.

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Petty theft likely will make a comeback, so expect a vigorous market for alarm and security services.

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As a result there has been an increase in petty theft to make up for the losses.

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The disease has led to a dramatic increase in the number of homeless children: perhaps 90, 000 live on Zambia's streets or in the bush, scratching a living by recycling broken bottles or through petty theft.

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