armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

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The unidentified victim was shot multiple times during what police believe was an armed robbery and carjacking, investigators said in the release. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025 Bennett has been in jail since early January and was awaiting trial on charges including armed robbery and unlawful possession of a handgun. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025 The armed robbery case against Scott had already gone to trial once in January 2024. Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025 In 1993, a jury convicted Jones of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed robbery, sentencing him to death. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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armed robbery

see robbery

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