motor vehicle theft (property)

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

taking of a vehicle
carjacking: if offender confronts the victim and is armed

Question 2

characteristics

Answer 2

MOST REPORTED ***
- lots of mone$$y to society
-loss time from work
-about 1/2* get property back
-occurs mostly*AT NIGHT & URBAN AREAS

Question 3

Risk factors

Answer 3

• keys left in ignition
  -unlocked doors
  -parked on a street with bad lighting
  -parts easy to sell
  -popular model

Question 4

Responses

Answer 4

FOUR FEDERAL ACTS PASSED
-requirements for STAMPING of IDs on parts of the vehicle
-increased PENALTIES
-carjacking a FEDERAL crime
-funding to LINK ALL MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENTS across states
-theft prevention programs
Some states have anti-car theft groups including police & insurers*
TARGET HARDENING: making harder to steal