burglary
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In that footage, shattered glass, empty shelves, cracked computer screens and scattered debris can be seen in the wake of the burglary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
PC Harper had been about to head home at the end of a long shift when he and a colleague were called to reports of a burglary.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of ex-MP Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into a report of an attempted burglary at a London address in April last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Truelove was arraigned Friday on charges of burglary and menacing in the third degree as hate crimes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
"Neither the bomb squad nor the burglary detail has enough evidence to search the apartments," he explained.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
Santa Monica in 2025 saw an overall decline of more than 12% in violent crime and burglaries, compared to 2024, according to the department’s annual report, released in March.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The reports range from brazen burglaries to visitors nervous about a bear wandering by.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Dallas Cowboys player Linval Joseph and Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis were also targeted in different burglaries.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Mayor Karen Bass directed the Los Angeles Police Department to increase patrols along Ventura Boulevard, a hotspot for burglaries.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
“Someone called about a suspected burglar. There have been a lot of burglaries in this neighborhood.”
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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