Ch. 15

Question 1

Following are some of the more common auto theft methods encountered during the investigation of both late and older model stolen vehicles:

(9)

Answer 1

1. Ignition Punching
2. Hot Wiring
3. Keys Stolen in Burglary
4. Keys Stolen in Robberies
5. Keys Left in the vehicle
6. Key Cloning
7. Taken Without Consent
8. Identity Theft, Fraud, and Forgery
9. Towing

Question 2

In _____ ______, thieves use fake or stolen identities to purchase a car that has been deemed beyond repair, or salvaged, to obtain vehicles VIN plate and title.

Answer 2

Salvage Switching

Question 3

Up to ___% of all vehicles exported from the United States to other countries are thought to be stolen.

Answer 3

15

Question 4

According to a U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics study, approximately 49,000 carjacking incidents occurred nationwide from ____ to ____.

Answer 4

1992-1996

Question 5

Currently, an estimated ______ carjacking crimes take place in the United States each year.

Answer 5

25,000

Question 6

Most carjackings incidents take place approximately __ miles from the victims house. Most victims of carjacking are lone males ( __%) who live in urban locations. Carjackers usually strike on weekends at night between the hours of __ PM and __ PM.

Answer 6

5
92
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