armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

Examples of armed robbery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The shooting broke out after police chased suspects allegedly connected to an armed robbery of a vehicle. Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024 Moss has a hearing scheduled next month on armed robbery charges in Carroll County, according to court records. Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024 An investigation is underway into an armed robbery outside a gas station Tuesday afternoon in unincorporated Redwood City, according to authorities. Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024 He was also charged with armed robbery for stealing a phone from Rosado’s home the night of the murders. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024 More than 1,500 included violent crimes, such as murder, kidnapping, and armed robbery. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024 Thomas was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed robbery and one count of burglary. Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024 Wilson was charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery in Allen’s killing, WGNO reported. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024 The driver called 911, and minutes later, officers arrested Joshua Barcelo, 33, on a charge of armed robbery, police said. Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024

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“Armed robbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20robbery. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

Legal Definition

armed robbery

see robbery

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