larcenous (noun)

1. Despite his larcenous past, he underwent a transformative experience and embraced religion wholeheartedly.

2. The sinister character in the horror film had a larcenous expression that sent chills down the viewers' spines.

3. The protagonist in the romantic novel was torn between her larcenous nature and her love for an honest man.

4. The villain in the comics had a larcenous plan to steal a priceless artifact and unleash chaos upon the city.