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burglaries
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the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.
- Burglary rates tend to increase during the holiday season as thieves target empty homes.
- He was arrested and charged with burglary after being caught trying to break into a local business.
- Installing a security system can help deter burglaries and protect your home from intruders.
- The burglary at the jewelry store resulted in the loss of rare and valuable gems.
- After the burglary, the family installed a new security system to protect their home.