artifice burglary
noun [ C or U ] UK uk/ˈɑː.tɪ.fɪs ˌbɜː.ɡlər.i/ us/ˈɑːr.t̬ə.fɪs ˌbɝː.ɡlɚ.i/
利用骗术入室行窃
a crime in which a person gets into someone's house by tricking them in order to steal things
Artifice burglary affects vulnerable sections of the community, particularly the elderly. 利用骗术入室行窃影响了社区中的弱势群体，特别是老年人。
Police were notified of an artifice burglary by men claiming to be from the water board. 警察接到报告称有人假装自来水公司职员入室行窃。
Synonym: distraction burglary
- More examples
- Detectives are appealing for assistance in identifying a man in connection with the artifice burglary of an elderly couple.
- An artifice burglary was committed by men posing as police officers.
- If you suspect artifice burglary, shut the door, contact the police, and ring a neighbour.