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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.