Crimes Agaisnt Property Flashcards
property crimes include:
Larceny
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Arson
Larceny (Theft)
The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession, or constructive possession, of another.
Two types of retail theft:
- Shoplifting
2. Theft committed by store employees
Flash mobs
purposeful crowds of people brought together on a moment’s notice through the use of social media websites
Identity Theft
The misuse of another individual’s personal information to commit fraud.
Identity Theft
The misuse of another individual’s personal information to commit fraud.
Existing Account Fraud
(when thieves obtain account information involving credit, brokerage, banking, or utility accounts that are already open)
New Account Fraud
(use personal information such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, and home addresses to open new accounts in the victim’s name, make charges indiscriminately, and then disappear)
BJS Definition of Identity Theft
The unauthorized use or attempted use of credit cards, existing accounts or miscommunication to obtain new accounts
Burglary
The unlawful entry into a structure for the purpose of felony commission, generally a theft.
Burglary Formula
Motivated Offender + Suitable Target + Lack of Capable Guardian = Property Crime
Residential Burglary
Advances in technology have made televisions, radios, stereos, and other electronic devices lighter, smaller, and more portable.
Motor Vehicle Theft
The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
Arson
Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn a public dwelling, house, public building, motor vehicle, aircraft, or personal property of another.
Professional Criminal
A criminal offender who makes a living from criminal pursuits, is recognized by other offenders as professional, and engages in offending that is planned and calculated.
