apprehend

Example Sentences

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Nearly two weeks since Guthrie’s apparent abduction, law enforcement still hasn’t apprehended a suspect.

From Salon

The driver was apprehended by authorities and taken into custody, Meza said.

From Los Angeles Times

Jesse Van Rootselaar had previously been apprehended and assessed under the Mental Health Act, and used to have a firearms licence.

From BBC

Within minutes of reopening two days later, the store was targeted again but the would-be thief was apprehended moments later and the stolen items recovered.

From BBC

Most of the orders involved individuals apprehended in immigration sweeps who judges had decided weren’t subject to mandatory detention and should quickly be given a bond hearing or released.

From The Wall Street Journal