Burglary vs Safecracking - What's the difference?
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The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.
(legal) Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony.
(legal, US) Under the , entering a building or occupied structure with purpose to commit a crime therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter. Model Penal Code ยง 221.1.
The act of defeating the security mechanisms of a safe or vault to gain access to its contents.