Chapter 13 Flashcards
The unlawful entry into a building/ structure to commit a felony or theft.
Burglary
Problems with burglary investigations are:
Usually, they are discovered only after they happen
Usually, there are no eyewitnesses
Usually, there is no or little evidence
True or False: Burglar Alarms are very successful in the apprehension of burglars
False
How a building is entered, the type and size of items taken help to determine if?
They are young/ teenagers
They have a vehicle
If they are older more Sophisticated burglars (then they have done this many times before)
How a burglar searches a house:They ransack the whole place or
They go right to the draw the jewelry is kept in, tells you what?
They either know or don’t know the place.
Some items are CRAVED by the offender:
Concealable Removable Available Valuable Enjoyable Disposable
True or False: the best chance of apprehending a motor vehicle thief, is to locate the vehicle while it is being driven by the thief.
True
What are two primary reasons for stealing a motor vehicle?
Joyriding and profit
What Is a bait car?
A way to apprehend auto thieves through the presentation of an opportunity for theft
The unlawful & willful burning of something
Arson
Examples of arson
Business House Car Woods Crops
Fires are classified as
Natural Accidental Suspicious Incendiary Of unknown origin
The best way to determine how a fire started is to find the point of origin.
Identification of items that cause fires to occur
Interviews with witnesses and surveillance video
Through fire patterns
Examination for flammable liquids
Through the examination of the destruction of certain areas
Some clues that is was arson?
Were valuable items removed from the property and replaced by cheaper furniture and items.
The unlawful taking and carrying away of the personal property
Larceny
