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burglary

[bur-gluh-ree] / ˈbɜr glə ri /


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French daily Le Monde said the departure of des Cars became "inevitable" following the burglary as well as trade union strikes pressing for more recruitment, pay and better maintenance of the museum.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The Anaheim burglary is the latest in a wave of Pokémon card thefts sweeping Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

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 • Feb. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

They’re worried About lawns And new tires, The burglary Of a friend’s house.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto




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