robbery

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Barcelona's exit from the Champions League quarter-finals was "a robbery", their forward Raphinha says.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Continuing drops in a range of other reported crimes, such as robbery and theft, point to a public-safety rebound after the upheaval spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Although Carrillo was driving the Mitsubishi that day, he was not a suspect in the robbery, which prosecutors say was committed by his then-girlfriend.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Burton had previously apologized to Battle’s family in a public letter where he acknowledged that it took him a long time and stamina to admit his role in the robbery.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Also, if robbery were the explanation, why hadn’t the robber removed the jewelry that Mrs. Clutter was wearing—a gold wedding band and a diamond ring?

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote