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Share [Findings] Young burglars are driven first by thrills, then by skills.
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
California Boring burglar tunnels into California gun store, steals $40,000 in merchandise
July 23, 2024
Foothill Ranch Elementary School, located nearby, was temporarily placed on lockdown as deputies combed the area.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Between July 16 and Sept. 5, 2023, 10 residents in Plano, Prosper and McKinney had their homes invaded by burglars targeting gold, jewelry and cash.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
The fire appeared to have been allegedly set by burglars stealing liquor, according to reports.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
California Boring burglar tunnels into California gun store, steals $40,000 in merchandise
July 23, 2024
Foothill Ranch Elementary School, located nearby, was temporarily placed on lockdown as deputies combed the area.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Between July 16 and Sept. 5, 2023, 10 residents in Plano, Prosper and McKinney had their homes invaded by burglars targeting gold, jewelry and cash.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
The fire appeared to have been allegedly set by burglars stealing liquor, according to reports.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Burglar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burglar. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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burglar
noun
bur·glar
ˈbər-glər 
: a person who commits burglary
Legal Definition
burglar
noun
bur·glar
ˈbər-glər
: a person who commits a burglary
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