robbery

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The robbery suspect has since been identified as Emmanuel Mbense, who died in April 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 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

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

Brownstone pointed jurors to a series of text messages that Halem sent and received after the robbery.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The robbery of time is not measured in lifespans but in moments.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates