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The suspect was apprehended after a brief chase, and the stolen items were recovered from his possession.
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The suspect was apprehended after a brief chase, and the stolen items were recovered from his possession.
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How to use in different contexts
News Reporting
Police apprehended the suspect after a short chase, recovering the stolen goods.
Legal Summary
Following a brief pursuit, the suspect was apprehended, and the stolen property was recovered.
Casual Conversation
They caught the guy after a quick chase and got back everything he stole.
Describing an Event
The chase was short, but they managed to catch him and recover the stolen items.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The suspect's apprehension followed a brief pursuit, resulting in the recovery of the stolen items.
Casual
They nabbed the suspect after a short chase and got the stuff back.
Simpler English
Police caught the thief after a quick chase and found the stolen things.
Phrases to learn
apprehended
Arrested or seized.
stolen items
Objects that have been taken illegally.