burglary
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"First of all, we got back and saw police and thought maybe it was a burglary, a lot of us suspected she had a heart attack or something," she said.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
Their front page spread includes photographs of Police Constables Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes, both of whom were killed in the line of duty after responding to reports of a burglary in 2012.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
Andres Zarate, Darlyn Alejandra Acosta Serrano, three male juveniles and one female minor from Colombia were booked Tuesday on burglary and conspiracy charges, according to Ziggy Azarcon, Irvine police public information officer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
When Thomas Ruby was tried for burglary in 1741, he 'begged very hard' to have his hat returned, explaining 'for he had none to wear'.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
Not in comparison to a fire or a burglary.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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