armed robbery

• Delito grave que consiste en robar propiedad o dinero a una persona o de un lugar, generalmente un banco o una tienda, utilizando un arma o amenazando con violencia armada.

A serious criminal offense involving the use of a weapon to steal property or money from a person or place, typically a bank or store.

1. Theft with a weaponB2formal

   The crime of taking someone else's property by force or threat of force while carrying a weapon.

   Robo a mano armada

   • The suspect was charged with armed robbery after holding up a bank.
   • Armed robbery carries a severe prison sentence.
   • The store clerk was traumatized after the armed robbery.