heist

Example Sentences

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The investigation into the Louvre jewel heist is ongoing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He has produced several films and series, including with the forthcoming heist remake The Thomas Crown Affair.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

In a Los Angeles County jewelry heist, investigators last year linked a burner phone from a traffic accident to the heist location and to other crimes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Des Cars acknowledged the institution’s vulnerability, saying the heist underscored that the Louvre—despite being a national treasure that houses countless masterpieces—remains “fragile.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Bertillon staged a fake heist, a re-creation of the original theft.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day