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burglary

[bur-gluh-ree] / ˈbɜr glə ri /


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On Monday, officers responded to a reported burglary in the 2500 block of Pacific Avenue, according to a Long Beach Police Department news release.

From Los Angeles Times

The Met Police has appealed for witnesses over the burglary which it said happened at about 10:30 GMT on Saturday.

From BBC

The Sun quoted a source close to the couple who said they had been left devastated by the burglary.

From BBC

The trends for other categories of violent crime were a “mixed bag,” he said, and concerns about property crimes such as burglary and vehicle thefts remain ongoing.

From Los Angeles Times

Essex Police said it was investigating a burglary in the Keeble Park area of Maldon between 11:30 and 18:30 GMT on Tuesday.

From BBC