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The incident is the latest is a string of burglaries and break-ins plaguing San Fernando Valley residents since the start of April.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026 -
In Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, primary law enforcement like handling emergencies, homicides, robberies and burglaries, is handled almost exclusively by the police department.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sources close to the investigation told 60 Minutes police combed through security footage and cellphone data from near Van Gaver's property and from a dozen other robberies.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … CRISIS DEEPENS — Travel advisory warns tourists of terrorism, robberies in Mediterranean gateway.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Housebreakings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housebreakings. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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