burglary
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However, the 72-year-old was forced to take a detour after he was told about the burglary.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
On Jan. 10, the El Segundo Police Department responded to a home burglary near California Street and East Sycamore Avenue, according to a police department news release.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
An investigation into a home burglary in El Segundo led to police uncovering a theft ring and recovering more than $6 million in stolen luxury goods including handbags and watches in Riverside County, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
French daily Le Monde said the departure of des Cars became "inevitable" following the burglary as well as trade union strikes pressing for more recruitment, pay and better maintenance of the museum.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Long before President Nixon met his Waterloo over the Watergate burglary, he escaped from another tight spot with a magisterial speech, at the heart of which was a nakedly cheesy pathos appeal.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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