armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

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Chelsea Raker has reason to celebrate, even while serving a 40-year sentence for armed robbery. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Sacramento County sheriff’s detectives arrested two men Tuesday suspected of stealing cash during an armed robbery in August at a North Highlands smoke shop. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Five men were arrested Monday in connection with an armed robbery Saturday at a Verizon store in New Lenox where more than 74 phones were taken, police said. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 The men were also convicted of armed robbery and armed carjacking. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for armed robbery

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armed robbery

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