Auto Theft Investigations – Questions With Solutions
Which one of the following terms fit the description
- Profit Motive
- Operate so as to minimize chances of observation
- Lack of eyewitnesses
- My also commit the crimes of burglary, white collar crimes, vehicle theft,
agricultural crimes and arson.
A) Burglar
B) Robber
C) Professional thief Right Ans - C) Professional Thief
An accomplished thief not only completes the crime but successfully disposes
of the ____________. Right Ans - Property
The ________________ of the property crime is the disposal of the stolen property.
Right Ans - The Achilles heel
Which one of the terms fits the following description
- May be traced when stolen property is recovered.
- This type requires planning, direction, and operating skills.
- The type of property stolen may be an important clue
- Often work in conjunction with criminal receivers (fences)
A) Semi Professional thief
B) Burglar
C) Professional thief
D) Robber Right Ans - C) Professional Thief
Which one of the terms fits the following description
- Profit underlying motive, but this type may be more interested in getting
money for drugs.
-Targets are determined more by opportunity (cruising robber)
-Less involved planning or preparation.
- Less rational than "professional" counterpart
A) Con Artist and Con games or schemes
B) Semi Professional
C)Forgery and credit card abuse
D) Auto Theft Right Ans - B) Semi Professional
, The truly professional thief will _______ be armed since he would get more time
for a weapon charge than the theft charge.
A) Rarely
B) Always Right Ans - A) Rarely
Salvage Switch Right Ans - Altering of a vehicle's identity by placing the
serial number of a total loss car onto a stolen car. ( VIN or license plate will
come up as "junk")
When a salvage switcher changes VIN plates, it is _______ to distort or damage
the rivets and plate.
A) Hard
B) Easy Right Ans - B) Easy
Street Thieves Right Ans - Street thieves often carry weapons and take
reckless chances to avoid apprehension. (Semi Professional)
Which one of the terms fits the following description:
- Presents a special danger when interrupted and cornered.
- More prone to violence
A) Con Artist and Con games
B) Forgery and credit Card abuse
C) Semi Professional Right Ans - C) Semi Professional
Which one of the terms fits the following description:
- Same motivation as professional thief
- Safe Burglary
- Vehicle
- Commercial premises
A) Burglar
B) Robber
C) Auto Theft Right Ans - A) Burglar
Which one of the terms fits the following description:
- Ability to plan, direct, and execute an operation
- Has business sense - ability to distinguish between valuable and worthless
items during burglary.
- Connections to dispose of fruits of the crime.
- Residential premises
Which one of the following terms fit the description
- Profit Motive
- Operate so as to minimize chances of observation
- Lack of eyewitnesses
- My also commit the crimes of burglary, white collar crimes, vehicle theft,
agricultural crimes and arson.
A) Burglar
B) Robber
C) Professional thief Right Ans - C) Professional Thief
An accomplished thief not only completes the crime but successfully disposes
of the ____________. Right Ans - Property
The ________________ of the property crime is the disposal of the stolen property.
Right Ans - The Achilles heel
Which one of the terms fits the following description
- May be traced when stolen property is recovered.
- This type requires planning, direction, and operating skills.
- The type of property stolen may be an important clue
- Often work in conjunction with criminal receivers (fences)
A) Semi Professional thief
B) Burglar
C) Professional thief
D) Robber Right Ans - C) Professional Thief
Which one of the terms fits the following description
- Profit underlying motive, but this type may be more interested in getting
money for drugs.
-Targets are determined more by opportunity (cruising robber)
-Less involved planning or preparation.
- Less rational than "professional" counterpart
A) Con Artist and Con games or schemes
B) Semi Professional
C)Forgery and credit card abuse
D) Auto Theft Right Ans - B) Semi Professional
, The truly professional thief will _______ be armed since he would get more time
for a weapon charge than the theft charge.
A) Rarely
B) Always Right Ans - A) Rarely
Salvage Switch Right Ans - Altering of a vehicle's identity by placing the
serial number of a total loss car onto a stolen car. ( VIN or license plate will
come up as "junk")
When a salvage switcher changes VIN plates, it is _______ to distort or damage
the rivets and plate.
A) Hard
B) Easy Right Ans - B) Easy
Street Thieves Right Ans - Street thieves often carry weapons and take
reckless chances to avoid apprehension. (Semi Professional)
Which one of the terms fits the following description:
- Presents a special danger when interrupted and cornered.
- More prone to violence
A) Con Artist and Con games
B) Forgery and credit Card abuse
C) Semi Professional Right Ans - C) Semi Professional
Which one of the terms fits the following description:
- Same motivation as professional thief
- Safe Burglary
- Vehicle
- Commercial premises
A) Burglar
B) Robber
C) Auto Theft Right Ans - A) Burglar
Which one of the terms fits the following description:
- Ability to plan, direct, and execute an operation
- Has business sense - ability to distinguish between valuable and worthless
items during burglary.
- Connections to dispose of fruits of the crime.
- Residential premises
