six cases of robbery/robberies

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Tan Elaine

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China Press said there have been at least six cases of robberies against money changes in Johor Baru since the start of the year.

Would it be correct if I used 'robbery' in place of 'robberies'?

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"Six cases of robbery" is correct. "robberies" is unidiomatic and wrong.
 
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