armed robbery

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of armed robbery¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

In 2008, Simpson was found guilty of kidnapping, armed robbery and other charges stemming from his attempt to recover memorabilia he claimed was stolen from him.

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But the past decade has brought a surge in armed robberies, kidnappings and murders, turning security into a national obsession that is driving voters to the right ahead of presidential elections on November 16.

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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."

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He was convicted of armed robbery, felony larceny and break and enter, according to records obtained by CNN, and spent eight years in jail for robbery with a dangerous weapon.

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An ex-convict himself, he previously served 11 years behind bars for the armed robbery of a jewellery store.

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When To Use

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.