
Heist
Planned Crime
A heist usually involves careful planning, not a spontaneous theft.

The jewelry heist required months of preparation.
High Value
Heists typically target valuable objects or large sums of money.

They pulled off a heist, escaping with priceless paintings.
Cultural Imagery
In movies, a heist often includes intricate tricks or disguises.

The movie portrayed a casino heist with elaborate schemes.
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BurglaryHold upLarcenyMugRaidRobberyStealTheft
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