Burglary Moderate

entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

"The neighborhood watch group increased patrols after reports of a burglary targeting homes in the quiet subdivision last night."

The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.

"The neighbors heard screams when they discovered a burglary had taken place at their home during the night."

Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony.

"The prosecutor argued that the midnight intrusion into the homeowner's study constituted a classic burglary under common law because he entered without permission intending to steal valuable jewelry."