armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

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The group is facing a variety of charges from kidnapping to armed robbery. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The crux of the case stems from a 2019 armed robbery at a Virginia bank and how police tracked down the robber. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 2 July 2026 Arnold’s name surfaced in a Florida court order detailing the planning of an armed robbery and kidnapping, allegedly in retaliation for a pair of thefts. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 June 2026 The case before the court arose from the armed robbery conviction of a Virginia man who stole $195,000 from a credit union in a small town near Richmond. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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