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
Juan Carlos Thola Duran, 59, admitted Monday to leading a scheme that enabled organized theft crews with a majority traveling from South America to help carry out burglaries, retail thefts and fraud in Southern California and across multiple states, according to federal prosecutors.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The incident marks yet another in what has been a string of more than a dozen break-ins and burglaries targeting homes throughout the San Fernando Valley, notably in Studio City, Sylmar, Sherman Oaks, Valley Glen and North Hollywood, among other neighborhoods in the area.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 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, 22 Apr. 2026
Officers are using mobile license plate readers in high-risk locations, deploying air support, and coordinating across specialized divisions to track and arrest suspects believed to be involved in high-value burglaries.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
His gang reportedly was involved in at least 20 murders, 100 holdups and 150 burglaries.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 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
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The incident marks yet another in what has been a string of more than a dozen break-ins and burglaries targeting homes throughout the San Fernando Valley, notably in Studio City, Sylmar, Sherman Oaks, Valley Glen and North Hollywood, among other neighborhoods in the area.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 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, 22 Apr. 2026
Officers are using mobile license plate readers in high-risk locations, deploying air support, and coordinating across specialized divisions to track and arrest suspects believed to be involved in high-value burglaries.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
His gang reportedly was involved in at least 20 murders, 100 holdups and 150 burglaries.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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