shopbreaking
Robbing a store
Shopbreaking is the crime of breaking into a shop to steal goods, particularly in British legal usage.
The term distinguishes this offense from housebreaking or burglary of residences.
A shopbreaker forces entry into commercial premises, typically after hours: He was convicted of shopbreaking after being caught inside the electronics store at 3 a.m.
Illegal entry to commit crime
- larcenyUnlawful taking of goods
- felonySerious criminal offense
- trespassUnauthorized entry onto property
- robberyTheft through intimidation
theft · heist · criminal offense · prosecution · conviction · sentence · arrest · charge
Illegal building intrusion
- crowbarMetal prying lever
- lockpickLock-opening implement
- smashBreak violently apart
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
door · shutter · ram-raid · glass cutter · bolt cutter · pry bar · jimmy · entry point
Unauthorized person present
- prowlerOne who lurks suspiciously
- burglarOne who breaks in
- thiefOne who steals
- lookoutWatcher or vista point
accomplice · gang · fence · getaway driver · scout · insider
Dark hours between dusk and dawn
- after-hoursBeyond regular closing
- closing timeWhen business ends
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- holidayDay of rest
clandestine · reconnaissance · casing · surveillance · planning · opportunity · shift change
Urgent warning signal
- CCTVSurveillance camera network
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- sensorInput-detecting device
- guardWatchful defensive attention
patrol · shutter · grille · bollard · security glass · motion detector · silent alarm · access control
Register drawer for money
- cash registerRetail transaction machine
- safeFree from peril
- stockroomStorage for merchandise
- display caseEnclosed viewing cabinet
merchandise · inventory · goods · valuables · electronics · jewelry · cigarettes · alcohol
burglary
Illegal entry to commit crime
- larcenyUnlawful taking of goods
- felonySerious criminal offense
- trespassUnauthorized entry onto property
robbery · theft · heist · criminal offense · prosecution · conviction · sentence · arrest · charge
forced entry
Illegal building intrusion
window · door · shutter · ram-raid · glass cutter · bolt cutter · pry bar · jimmy · entry point · skylight
intruder
Unauthorized person present
lookout · accomplice · gang · fence · getaway driver · scout · insider
nighttime
Dark hours between dusk and dawn
- after-hoursBeyond regular closing
- closing timeWhen business ends
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
holiday · clandestine · reconnaissance · casing · surveillance · planning · opportunity · shift change
alarm
Urgent warning signal
- CCTVSurveillance camera network
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- sensorInput-detecting device
guard · patrol · shutter · grille · bollard · security glass · motion detector · silent alarm · access control · security lighting
till
Register drawer for money
- cash registerRetail transaction machine
- safeFree from peril
- stockroomStorage for merchandise
display case · merchandise · inventory · goods · valuables · electronics · jewelry · cigarettes · alcohol · pharmacy
shopbreakingpickpocketing
Theft from pockets
shoplifting · embezzlement · fraud · confidence trick · cybercrime
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