Burglary

Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrɡləriː/

Burglary (noun)

  1. A crime where someone enters a building illegally and steals things, usually when people are not there.
  2. Illegal entry into a place with the intention to steal or commit another serious offence.

Examples

  • The police investigated the home theft break-in last night.
  • A home theft break-in can happen even in quiet neighborhoods.