robbery

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Cork actor Hardwicke told the same programme he knew scant details about the Northern Bank robbery, before he read the script.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Continuing drops in a range of other reported crimes, such as robbery and theft, point to a public-safety rebound after the upheaval spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Although Carrillo was driving the Mitsubishi that day, he was not a suspect in the robbery, which prosecutors say was committed by his then-girlfriend.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Burton had previously apologized to Battle’s family in a public letter where he acknowledged that it took him a long time and stamina to admit his role in the robbery.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

He felt that it was all right for a man to go to jail for robbery, but to go to jail for fooling around with Reds was bunk.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright