noun
- the crime of stealing money or property from a person or place, especially by using force or threats
Usage: legal term
Examples
- The bank robbery was caught on security cameras.
- Police are investigating an armed robbery at the convenience store.
- He was sentenced to five years in prison for robbery.
- The robbery occurred in broad daylight on Main Street.
- Witnesses described the robbery suspect to police.
- The store owner installed better locks after the robbery.