Break into
Meaning - To illegally enter a building or property.
Example - The burglars broke into the house and stole valuable items.
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Get away with
Meaning - To escape punishment or detection for a crime.
Example - The skilled hacker managed to get away with stealing sensitive information.
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Call off
Meaning - To cancel or terminate a planned criminal activity.
Example - The gang decided to call off the heist due to increased security.
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Turn oneself in
Meaning - To surrender to the authorities or confess to a crime.
Example - After evading capture for months, the fugitive finally turned himself in.
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Carry out
Meaning - To perform or execute a criminal act.
Example - The suspect was arrested for carrying out a series of bank robberies.
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Cover up
Meaning - To conceal evidence or wrongdoing related to a crime.
Example - The corrupt officials attempted to cover up their involvement in the embezzlement scheme.
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Get caught
Meaning - To be apprehended or arrested by the authorities.
Example - The thief was running away but eventually got caught by the pursuing police officers.
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Break free
Meaning - To escape from custody or confinement.
Example - The prisoner managed to break free during a chaotic jailbreak.
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Make off with
Meaning - To steal or take something unlawfully and escape.
Example - The thieves made off with a significant amount of cash from the bank vault.
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Turn in
Meaning - To report or hand over a criminal to the authorities.
Example - The witness decided to turn in the suspect to help solve the case.
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Shake off
Meaning - To escape or elude pursuers during a criminal act.
Example - The skilled driver managed to shake off the police during a high-speed chase.
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Set up
Meaning - To arrange or plan a crime, often involving luring someone into a trap.
Example - The undercover officers set up a sting operation to catch the drug dealers.
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Break out
Meaning - To escape or flee from a prison or confinement.
Example - The notorious criminal orchestrated a daring escape and broke out of prison.
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Go on the run
Meaning - To become a fugitive and evade capture by the authorities.
Example - The suspect went on the run after being identified as the prime suspect.
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Hold up
Meaning - To rob or attempt to rob a person or place using force or threats.
Example - The masked robbers held up the bank, demanding money from the tellers.
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Sweep through
Meaning - To move quickly and thoroughly through an area in search of criminals or evidence.
Example - The police conducted a raid and swept through the neighborhood in search of drug dealers.
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Track down
Meaning - To locate or find someone, often related to a criminal investigation.
Example - The detective was determined to track down the serial killer and bring them to justice.
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Face up to
Meaning - To accept responsibility or the consequences of one's criminal actions.
Example - The defendant finally faced up to the charges and confessed in court.
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Fence stolen goods
Meaning - To sell or trade stolen items to a middleman or receiver of stolen goods.
Example - The thief attempted to fence the stolen artwork to an art dealer.
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Give oneself up
Meaning - To surrender voluntarily to the authorities.
Example - After a lengthy standoff, the suspect decided to give themselves up and end the confrontation.
Meaning - To illegally enter a building or property.
Example - The burglars broke into the house and stole valuable items.
Get away with
Meaning - To escape punishment or detection for a crime.
Example - The skilled hacker managed to get away with stealing sensitive information.
Call off
Meaning - To cancel or terminate a planned criminal activity.
Example - The gang decided to call off the heist due to increased security.
Turn oneself in
Meaning - To surrender to the authorities or confess to a crime.
Example - After evading capture for months, the fugitive finally turned himself in.
Carry out
Meaning - To perform or execute a criminal act.
Example - The suspect was arrested for carrying out a series of bank robberies.
Cover up
Meaning - To conceal evidence or wrongdoing related to a crime.
Example - The corrupt officials attempted to cover up their involvement in the embezzlement scheme.
Get caught
Meaning - To be apprehended or arrested by the authorities.
Example - The thief was running away but eventually got caught by the pursuing police officers.
Break free
Meaning - To escape from custody or confinement.
Example - The prisoner managed to break free during a chaotic jailbreak.
Make off with
Meaning - To steal or take something unlawfully and escape.
Example - The thieves made off with a significant amount of cash from the bank vault.
Turn in
Meaning - To report or hand over a criminal to the authorities.
Example - The witness decided to turn in the suspect to help solve the case.
Shake off
Meaning - To escape or elude pursuers during a criminal act.
Example - The skilled driver managed to shake off the police during a high-speed chase.
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Set up
Meaning - To arrange or plan a crime, often involving luring someone into a trap.
Example - The undercover officers set up a sting operation to catch the drug dealers.
Break out
Meaning - To escape or flee from a prison or confinement.
Example - The notorious criminal orchestrated a daring escape and broke out of prison.
Go on the run
Meaning - To become a fugitive and evade capture by the authorities.
Example - The suspect went on the run after being identified as the prime suspect.
Hold up
Meaning - To rob or attempt to rob a person or place using force or threats.
Example - The masked robbers held up the bank, demanding money from the tellers.
Sweep through
Meaning - To move quickly and thoroughly through an area in search of criminals or evidence.
Example - The police conducted a raid and swept through the neighborhood in search of drug dealers.
Track down
Meaning - To locate or find someone, often related to a criminal investigation.
Example - The detective was determined to track down the serial killer and bring them to justice.
Face up to
Meaning - To accept responsibility or the consequences of one's criminal actions.
Example - The defendant finally faced up to the charges and confessed in court.
Fence stolen goods
Meaning - To sell or trade stolen items to a middleman or receiver of stolen goods.
Example - The thief attempted to fence the stolen artwork to an art dealer.
Give oneself up
Meaning - To surrender voluntarily to the authorities.
Example - After a lengthy standoff, the suspect decided to give themselves up and end the confrontation.
