A.
1) broke in
2) stolen
3) made off
4) burglaries
5) took
6) took
7) arrested
B.
1) arsonist/incendiary
2) burglar
3) shoplifter
4) murderer
5) blackmailer
6) smuggler
C.
1) had investigated, arrested
2) had been dusting
3) had arrived
4) had heard
5) had been looking
D.
1) biggest
2) more quiet
3) taller
4) short
5) most boring
6) more dangerous