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The police are conducting an investigation into the robbery that took place yesterday.

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The police are conducting an investigation into the robbery that took place yesterday.

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How to use in different contexts

Reporting News

Police are currently investigating yesterday's robbery.

Giving an Update

The investigation into yesterday's robbery is underway.

Asking for Information

Is there any update on the investigation into yesterday's robbery?

Speculating

I wonder if the police will ever solve the robbery that happened yesterday.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Law enforcement officials are conducting a thorough inquiry into the robbery that occurred yesterday.

Casual

The cops are looking into the robbery from yesterday.

Simpler English

The police are trying to find out who robbed the place yesterday.

Phrases to learn

conducting an investigation

Carrying out a formal inquiry to discover facts.

took place

Occurred or happened.