Robbery

Question 1

Robbery

Answer 1

Use or threat of force to obtain money or property. Elements of property and violent crime. DIRECT CONFRONTATION

Question 2

Robbery statistics

Answer 2

♣ UCR – 300,000 per year in USA
  o 50% street/highway 
  o 15% commercial businesses 
  o 10% convenience stores/gas stations – dangerous workplace (same for taxi driver)
  o 10% residences 
  o 2% bank robberies 
  o Miscellaneous 
♣ NCVS – 2x

Question 3

Measures for reducing risk

Answer 3

• Cameras
• Windows in front
• Dropbox

Question 4

Robbery Weapons

Answer 4

• 40% firearm
• 10% knife
• 10% other weapon
• 40% strong arm robberies

Question 5

Robbery and injuries

Answer 5

30% result in an injury to the victim. You’re safer if the robber has a weapon because you are less likely to resist.

Question 6

Clearance rate for robbery

Answer 6

25% (there is always a witness)

Question 7

Average take during a street robbery

Answer 7

$2

Question 8

3 reasons robbers wear masks

Answer 8

1. hides identity
2. hides robber’s fear
3. intimidates crowd

Question 9

Crowd control during a robbery

Answer 9

♣ Element of surprises
♣ Brandish your weapon
♣ Rob during Monday morning or Friday afternoon.

Question 10

Two kinds of hostages

Answer 10

• Heroes

- Screamers