Question
There is currently a thief in my fortress and I do not know what to do with him. So, what can be done about a thief?
Answer
Thieves come in two varieties: goblins and kobolds. Kobolds aim to steal items while goblins aim to steal your children! Parents of course become very distraught when their children are snatched away.
Dealing with thieves is easy: spot them before they take anything. A found thief will run away without a fight. Thieves are invisible (to you) until they are spotted, but they are on the map. Any dwarf and tamed animal near the thief has a chance to spot it. So to increase your odds of spotting any incoming thieves, it is typical to chain a pet near your entrances. (This doesn't block caravans.)
It is also worth noting that doors and traps will not stop all thieves.
It is also possible of course for your military to deal with thieves, but they're quick so your best bet is just to prevent them from getting to the goods.
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