[
UK
/hˈaʊsbɹeɪkɪŋ/
]
NOUN
- trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
How To Use housebreaking In A Sentence
- A youth - accused of rape, housebreaking and theft - burst into tears yesterday when his mother asked the court to keep him in jail for his own safety.
- They are to be charged with attempting to murder Muller, abducting him, arson, theft, theft of a motor vehicle and housebreaking and theft.
- A 16-year-old boy will appear before a magistrate today, charged with housebreaking and larceny of $20,000 worth of household items.
- But when simple housebreaking and burglary give way to the deadly pursuit of a really big score, the stakes suddenly skyrocket. WHEN THE WOMEN COME OUT TO DANCE
- The scheme follows a similar tactic adopted by Scottish police who have posted constables at schools to tackle youths known to be involved in petty crimes such as housebreaking, theft and anti-social behaviour.
- He said that at present housebreaking is the biggest crime.
- He added housebreaking is not only confined to the central area of Windhoek and that the Police are receiving such cases from all over the town.
- The suspect is due in court here shortly on charges of kidnapping, housebreaking and theft.
- He faces eight charges of housebreaking with intent to commit fraud, 218 of corruption and 268 of fraud, totalling R5,3million.
- What if you want a Boxer, but cannot stomach the thought of housebreaking, chewed up shoes and boundless puppy energy?