armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

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Some of those arrested in Fort Lauderdale were wanted for charges of armed robbery, burglary, grand theft, drug trafficking and firearm offenses, Schultz said. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025 The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an armed robbery with shots fired on Monday evening on the 800 block of Konen Avenue in Aurora Township, according to past reporting. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025 Boise police arrested an 18-year-old Boise resident Wednesday for allegedly committing armed robbery at a business before escaping with the money on a skateboard. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 2025 The second incident was a reported armed robbery at a Domino’s located at 172 West Main St. Investigators determined that both robberies were connected and allegedly committed by the same suspect who was identified as Ward, police said. Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for armed robbery

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“Armed robbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20robbery. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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armed robbery

see robbery

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