as in robberies
the act of illegally entering a building in order to steal things
There have been a number of burglaries in the neighborhood in recent months.
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Recent Examples of burglaries
The incident is the latest is a string of burglaries and break-ins plaguing San Fernando Valley residents since the start of April.
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
In Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, primary law enforcement like handling emergencies, homicides, robberies and burglaries, is handled almost exclusively by the police department.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
In the months before the crime, Jackson had been released from prison after serving a five-year sentence for a series of burglaries.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Just last week, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced measures to combat burglaries in the Valley, including putting in place extra patrols and using mobile license plate readers in high-risk burglary areas.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Police said burglars used tools to smash through the vehicles’ windows and were investigating possible connections to reported auto burglaries at Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites, also in the 1900 block of Taylor Road, authorities said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As of Sunday, major crime was down 6% on the subway system from this time last year, a reduction driven by a 20% decrease in burglaries and a 16% drop in robberies.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
The Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the burglaries on Wednesday.
—Sara Ruberg, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Law enforcement agencies across the country are warning of a rise in burglaries targeting the Asian community.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
In Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, primary law enforcement like handling emergencies, homicides, robberies and burglaries, is handled almost exclusively by the police department.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
In the months before the crime, Jackson had been released from prison after serving a five-year sentence for a series of burglaries.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Just last week, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced measures to combat burglaries in the Valley, including putting in place extra patrols and using mobile license plate readers in high-risk burglary areas.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Police said burglars used tools to smash through the vehicles’ windows and were investigating possible connections to reported auto burglaries at Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites, also in the 1900 block of Taylor Road, authorities said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As of Sunday, major crime was down 6% on the subway system from this time last year, a reduction driven by a 20% decrease in burglaries and a 16% drop in robberies.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
The Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the burglaries on Wednesday.
—Sara Ruberg, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Law enforcement agencies across the country are warning of a rise in burglaries targeting the Asian community.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burglaries
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Sources close to the investigation told 60 Minutes police combed through security footage and cellphone data from near Van Gaver's property and from a dozen other robberies.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … CRISIS DEEPENS — Travel advisory warns tourists of terrorism, robberies in Mediterranean gateway.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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To help prevent against these vehicle thefts, Wilmette officials advise residents to keep their vehicles locked and windows closed when parked in public areas.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Since then there have been no thefts.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Burglaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burglaries. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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