armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

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Police have made multiple arrests in an armed robbery and a series of commercial burglaries in Rocky Hill last year. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025 Some of those arrested in Fort Lauderdale were wanted for charges of armed robbery, burglary, grand theft, drug trafficking and firearm offenses, Schultz said. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025 The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an armed robbery with shots fired on Monday evening on the 800 block of Konen Avenue in Aurora Township, according to past reporting. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025 Boise police arrested an 18-year-old Boise resident Wednesday for allegedly committing armed robbery at a business before escaping with the money on a skateboard. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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armed robbery

see robbery

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