Definition of Apprehend

to catch a person for criminal reasons

Examples of Apprehend in a sentence

It took five police cruisers to apprehend the drunk driver.  

Hopefully the law enforcement agents will apprehend the killer before he harms anyone else.  

If the agents apprehend the drug king before he makes the deal, they will prevent a huge shipment of cocaine from hitting the streets.  

Agencies all over the world are trying to apprehend the international jewel thief.  

Because of his advanced age, the police officer could not run fast enough to apprehend the teenage robber.  

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