burglary
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Christopher Sanchez, 26, Owen Rivera-Chacon, 24, and Edisson Fabian Boyaca, 27, were arrested May 1 during a surveillance operation into the suspected burglary crew in Santa Clarita, prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
When Thomas Ruby was tried for burglary in 1741, he 'begged very hard' to have his hat returned, explaining 'for he had none to wear'.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
Alan Rodriguez-Pulido, 34, Wilmar Castelblanco-Robles, 20, and Cristian Rios-Cuadros, 24, were booked in Los Angeles County jail on residential burglary charges.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
On the day of the burglary, McCoy had cycled past the address three times.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
"Neither the bomb squad nor the burglary detail has enough evidence to search the apartments," he explained.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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