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burglary

[bur-gluh-ree] / ˈbɜr glə ri /


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On Monday, the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in the 1500 block of Rexford Drive, according to a police department news release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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

The coveted Oscars trophy has a long and rich history of going missing, for reasons ranging from burglary and ransom to simple misplacement - even pranks.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Just last week, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced measures to combat burglaries in the Valley, including putting in place extra patrols and using mobile license plate readers in high-risk burglary areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“It wasn’t a normal burglary that night, was it?”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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