Learn · Sentences Reporting a Crime
There’s been a robbery. Can you help me contact the authorities?
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There’s been a robbery. Can you help me contact the authorities?
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting a Crime
There's been a robbery; I need to contact the police immediately.
Seeking Assistance
I need your help. There's been a robbery, and I don't know who to contact.
Describing an Event
A robbery occurred earlier, and I'm still shaken up.
Urgency
It's an emergency! There's been a robbery, and I need help contacting the authorities right away!
Rephrased versions
Formal
A robbery has occurred. I require assistance in contacting the relevant authorities.
Casual
Someone robbed us! Can you help me call the cops?
Simpler English
We were robbed. Help me call the police.
Phrases to learn
There's been a robbery
A theft has taken place.
contact the authorities
To get in touch with the police or other relevant officials.