smash and grab
Break, seize, flee
Smash and grab describes a type of robbery where thieves break a window or display case, seize merchandise, and flee quickly—all within seconds.
The term works as noun a smash and grab at the jewelry store or adjective smash-and-grab theft.
The tactic has surged with organized retail crime, where groups raid stores simultaneously.
- robberyTheft through intimidation
- break-inUnlawful entry to premises
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- getaway carCriminal's flight transportation
- burglaryIllegal entry to commit crime
quick getaway · organized crime · loot · crime · sledgehammer · plunder · display case · broken glass · storefront · high street · brazen · broad daylight · rob · balaclava · security alarm · opportunistic · jewelry · snatch and run
- crimesarson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, vandalism
- theftstealing, larceny, steal, burglary, robbery
- thievesthief, robber, burglar, pickpocket, shoplifter
- auto crimescar theft, auto theft, carjacking, grand theft auto, stolen car
- Heist Slangheist, caper, job, loot, swag
- robberyrobbery, armed robbery, bank robbery, holdup, hold-up
smash and grabcat burglary
Agile nighttime theft
long con · safecracking · pickpocketing · inside job · embezzlement
smash and grabearn
Gain by working
due diligence · strategic planning · diplomatic solution · bide one's time
grab, smash, smashed, grabbed, grabbing, grabs, smashing, smashes, grabber