as in thefts
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
the first sign that there had been a robbery was the broken door lock
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Recent Examples of robberies
Its members follow a path of no return, living underground lives built on bank robberies, attacks, friendship, family, and love — all under the perpetual threat of prison or death.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Authorities said he was first linked that day to the theft of a red Chevrolet Corvette in Sacramento and to robberies at a minimart and a San Jose liquor store.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Federal prosecutors there indicted Venezuelan nationals accused of participating in organized robberies, kidnappings, extortion schemes and firearms offenses tied to the transnational gang Tren de Aragua.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Anyone with information about the robberies is asked to contact police.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
In 2021, 38 robberies were reported.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Authorities say one group, the Riders, has about 300 members behind bars, while others have committed shootings and robberies on the streets.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Most of the robberies took place either late at night or early in the morning.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Monday's move spares the lives of people convicted in killings, including the slayings of police and military officers, people on federal land and those involved in deadly bank robberies or drug deals, as well as the killings of guards or prisoners in federal facilities, AP reports.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Authorities said he was first linked that day to the theft of a red Chevrolet Corvette in Sacramento and to robberies at a minimart and a San Jose liquor store.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Federal prosecutors there indicted Venezuelan nationals accused of participating in organized robberies, kidnappings, extortion schemes and firearms offenses tied to the transnational gang Tren de Aragua.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Anyone with information about the robberies is asked to contact police.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
In 2021, 38 robberies were reported.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Authorities say one group, the Riders, has about 300 members behind bars, while others have committed shootings and robberies on the streets.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Most of the robberies took place either late at night or early in the morning.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Monday's move spares the lives of people convicted in killings, including the slayings of police and military officers, people on federal land and those involved in deadly bank robberies or drug deals, as well as the killings of guards or prisoners in federal facilities, AP reports.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robberies
thefts
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After serving a search warrant, detectives recovered watches, jewelry and clothing stolen during some of the thefts.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many of the property crimes in the report also declined, including a 27% drop in vehicle thefts and 10% drop in shoplifting among the reporting cities.—
Claudia Lauer,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Robberies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robberies. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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