apprehend

Example Sentences

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It is not the first time Latin American officers have used fancy dress while apprehending suspected criminals.

From BBC

Nearly two weeks since Guthrie’s apparent abduction, law enforcement still hasn’t apprehended a suspect.

From Salon

The driver was apprehended by authorities and taken into custody, Meza said.

From Los Angeles Times

Jesse Van Rootselaar had previously been apprehended and assessed under the Mental Health Act, and used to have a firearms licence.

From BBC

Within minutes of reopening two days later, the store was targeted again but the would-be thief was apprehended moments later and the stolen items recovered.

From BBC