robbery
Example Sentences
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Management said the Louvre, which was the victim of an embarrassing daylight robbery on October 19, would open "as normal" on Friday.
From Barron's
The uncanny similarities between the scenario in the report and the robbery have raised questions about whether the thieves somehow obtained it to plot their heist.
Curators warn Sunday’s robbery highlights how public museums and libraries—hampered by tight budgets and aging infrastructure—have become soft targets.
One of those men, serving time for armed robbery, said the reunion brought a rush of memories: “Seeing her in a dress, crying and running to me … that broke me down.”
From Salon
The Pentagon says crime across the district decreased 40% compared with the same period last year, including carjackings, robberies and violent crime.
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