armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

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Chicago police on Wednesday were searching for seven people in connection with an armed robbery at the Thorndale CTA Red Line stop earlier this month. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 20 May 2026 Violent crimes, including armed robbery and armed home invasion, were also noted. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026 According to The Augusta Chronicle, Rebecca and Christopher pleaded not guilty to murder, armed robbery and burglary charges. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 On top of the 2021 conviction for shooting at police, Brown was also convicted of a 2014 stabbing, as well as drug and armed robbery crimes in New Hampshire and Michigan. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026 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 30 May. 2026.

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