burglary
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Alongside his life sentence, Field was given a concurrent 16-year jail term for admitting fraud and burglary offences.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
On Jan. 10, the El Segundo Police Department responded to a home burglary near California Street and East Sycamore Avenue, according to a police department news release.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
An investigation into a home burglary in El Segundo led to police uncovering a theft ring and recovering more than $6 million in stolen luxury goods including handbags and watches in Riverside County, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
"We got a big target on our back in this trading card, collectible world now," owner Duy Pham told CBS News after the burglary.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
“I think your best bet is to try to get the Lyles woman to drop the burglary charge,” she said.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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