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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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Narrator

The suspect was apprehended after a brief chase, and the stolen items were recovered from his possession.

Study notes

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.