27.2 - A crime scene Flashcards
INF: a warning or a secret information that you give to sb
tip-off V: tip sb off
the place where the crime happens
the scene of the crime
leave a dangerous situation or place very quickly
flee
sb who has suffered because of a crime
victime
make an urgent request for people to give you help, money, information ect
appeal (to sb) for sth
a person who sees a crime taking place
witness V: witness sth
in the period between two times or events
in the meantime
the process of trying to find out how sth happened and who was responsible
investigation V: investigate sth
sth that happens, especially a violent, criminal or dangerous event
incident
the police take them to the police station as they believe that they have committed a crime
arrest sb
take control of and steal from a place or person, often by using a fund or other weapon
hold sth/sb up N: hold-up
in a way that makes people think sth illegal is happening
suspiciously
tell sb in authority about a possible danger so that they can take action
alert sb
escape
get away
