Robbery facts for kids
A robbery is when someone steals from another person by using force or by making them afraid. The person who does this is called a robber.
It's important to know that not all stealing is robbery. If someone steals something without using violence or threats, like taking items from a store (shoplifting) or picking a pocket, that's usually called theft. Robbery specifically involves force or fear.
In some places, even if a weapon isn't used, taking something from someone by force can still be called robbery.
Different Kinds of Robbery
There are different types of robbery, depending on how it happens:
- Armed robbery - This is when a robber uses a weapon to steal from someone.
- Aggravated robbery - This type of robbery involves using a very dangerous weapon, like a gun.
- Highway robbery - Often called a mugging, this is when someone is robbed in a public place, like on a street.
- Carjacking - This happens when a robber uses force to steal someone's car.
Famous Robberies in History
- The Great Train Robbery - On August 8, 1963, a group of 15 people stole about £2.6 million from a train. This was a huge amount of money at the time! Some of the people involved were Bruce Reynolds, Ronnie Biggs, Buster Edwards, and Brian Field. The money was never found. This was the biggest robbery in British history until 2006.
Images for kids
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Marauders attacking a group of travellers, by Jacques Courtois
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"The Eveleigh Payroll Heist" in 1914 was committed in the middle of the day in a busy area, and has been reported to be the first robbery in Australia where a getaway car was used.
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See also
In Spanish: Robo para niños
