Arrest for a crime (9)

I believe the answer is:

apprehend

(Other definitions for apprehend that I've seen before include "Dread; capture" , "Arrest; perceive" , "Fear - arrest" , "Catch; understand" , "Go in fear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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