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Robbery

Robbery is the crime of seizing property through violence or intimidation[?]. This is different than embezzlement, larceny, and theft. Piracy is a type of robbery. Armed robbery involves the use of a weapon. Highway robbery takes place outside and in a public[?] place. Robbery is generally an urban crime.



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