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burglary

[bur-gluh-ree] / ˈbɜr glə ri /


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“I understand that when you’re the victim of a burglary, all that matters is that your police department is doing all it takes to keep you safe,” McDonnell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The breakthrough in the investigation came when Staffordshire Police recovered DNA from a burglary which was carried out in the same way.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

However, the 72-year-old was forced to take a detour after he was told about the burglary.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

There was the occasional burglary, the teenagers got rowdy once in a while, and there was some shouting at the town council or the planning board now and then.

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements




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