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In which situation does a burglary become a robbery?

A thief breaks into a convenience store after hours, breaks into the safe, but sets off an alarm when exiting.
A neighbor calls the police, who respond and apprehend a thief in the house next door.
A homeowner awakes, goes downstairs, and is confronted by a thief.
A thief contacts his buddies, who join him in stealing items from a vacant house.

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C. Burglary turned into robbery when the thief was confronted by a person. Burglary is a crime against property. Robbery is a crime against person.
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Answer:

the last one

Step-by-step explanation:

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