The dragons are extremely possessive of their people, but the shortage of humans has resulted in a practice where dragons of small ayllus steal people from larger ones.

"Well, how do you know a dragon didn't steal it?"

Etc., Catherine Harcourt "What is this I hear from Harcourt of your teaching the dragons to steal from the pen?"

The fire-breathing dragon in Beowulf ravages the countryside in a rage after a thief steals a single cup from his great hoard.

Apparently, one year, the spirit of Qu Yuan appeared and told mourners that a huge dragon had stolen their rice offerings.

And if she will listen to that message and accept it, then I will tell her my fears for Thick: that a dragon is stealing what little mind he has.

They fear that the dragon is stealing Thick's mind, and hope that Nettle can distract Thick from Icefyre.

Upon their reunion, Anna assures Mihael that she'll be alright, but that a dragon has stolen the swords, and that Mihael is the only one who can reclaim them.

He found a flock of sheep and hoped to steal some, but a dragon stole animals and milk from the flock.

The dragon was stealing farm animals and young girls.