armed robbery

American  

noun

1. a robbery in which the robber is armed with a dangerous weapon.

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Usage

What is armed robbery? Armed robbery is the act of robbing someone or a place while armed with a weapon.Robbery is the act of robbing—stealing, especially by force or through threats of violence. To be armed is to be carrying a weapon.A person who commits armed robbery can be called an armed robber. Even if a robber does not use the weapon they are carrying while committing a robbery, it is still considered armed robbery.Armed robbery is used as a name of a specific criminal charge. The sentence for being convicted of armed robbery is often much harsher due to the fact that a weapon was involved.Example: The suspect is wanted for armed robbery and assault.

Etymology

Origin of armed robbery

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

One of those men, serving time for armed robbery, said the reunion brought a rush of memories: “Seeing her in a dress, crying and running to me … that broke me down.”

From Salon

Miguel Sifuentes, 27 years into a life sentence for an armed robbery in which his accomplice killed a police officer, says creating short film "Warning Signs" was "a transformative healing experience."

From Barron's

Former Met Police detective David McKelvey claimed "credible lines of investigation were not followed" and that the assassination was related to an armed robbery, not drug dealing.

From BBC

Former Met Police detective David McKelvey claimed "credible lines of investigation were not followed" and claimed the assassination was related to an armed robbery, not drug dealing.

From BBC

Mr Cook raised more than £1m for charity during his previous challenge in Africa, despite complications with visas, health scares, geopolitical issues and an armed robbery.

From BBC