Robbery (noun)

1. The action or crime of stealing from someone using force or the threat of force.
2. An act of taking something from someone by force or threat of force.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french roberie, from robber "to steal" (see rob).

Examples:

1. He was arrested for robbery.
2. The store was robbed in a daylight robbery.
3. Police are investigating a series of robberies in the area.
4. The bank robbery was caught on CCTV.
5. He was sentenced to life for armed robbery.