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burglary

[bur-gluh-ree] / ˈbɜr glə ri /


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A police spokesperson said patrols had been sent to the home of the alleged victim of the burglary to ensure her safety until he is found.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

The Louvre burglary stunned the world and revealed major security lapses at the world's most visited museum, visited by around nine million people annually.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Their front page spread includes photographs of Police Constables Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes, both of whom were killed in the line of duty after responding to reports of a burglary in 2012.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Christopher Sanchez, 26, Owen Rivera-Chacon, 24, and Edisson Fabian Boyaca, 27, were arrested May 1 during a surveillance operation into the suspected burglary crew in Santa Clarita, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 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

County Sheriff’s Department released a bulletin calling for other possible victims to come forward, detectives heard of several additional burglaries.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 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

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

“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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