armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

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Boise police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a bank on the 700 block of East Parkcenter Boulevard just before 4 p.m. Thursday. Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025 This week’s episode introduces an armed robbery at the swanky White Lotus gift shop. Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Arrested Friday was Deron Wolfe, 19, who was charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery in connection with the shooting death of Elgin teen Jesse Kendall in October outside the United Center. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 His past includes arrests for armed robbery, gun violations and attempted first-degree murder of a police officer. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for armed robbery

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“Armed robbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20robbery. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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armed robbery

see robbery

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