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The new Broadway comedy made off with major hardware at the June 7 ceremony, winning four statuettes including best musical.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Prosecutors said the duo made off with more than $274,000 in cash, casino chips, designer bags and other property.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
According to police reports and court records, Kisakye, 27, of Randolph, used his insider knowledge of the couple’s home to break in, unlock their safe, then make off with large diamonds, gold, watches, and pearls.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
In that incident, he is accused of pistol-whipping a female employee before making off with her keys and wallet.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Prosecutors said the duo made off with more than $274,000 in cash, casino chips, designer bags and other property.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
According to police reports and court records, Kisakye, 27, of Randolph, used his insider knowledge of the couple’s home to break in, unlock their safe, then make off with large diamonds, gold, watches, and pearls.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
In that incident, he is accused of pistol-whipping a female employee before making off with her keys and wallet.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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“Make off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20off. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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