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A robbery is an intentional act of stealing by force, violence, or immediate threat of force or violence

A robbery is an aggravated form of theft that can include brandishing a dangerous weapon. Most states charge robbery as an aggravated form of theft, often resulting in substantial prison terms.t

Robberies often occur at late-night convenience stores, back streets, and alleyways. While bank robbers can score big dollars, the risks of getting caught are over sixty-five percent, and most of these criminals are captured on the same day.

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