Vocabulary
What word is used for people who saw the crime happen?
Eyewitnesses
What is the crime where someone steals money from a bank called?
Bank Robbery
use past continuous to make a sentence using the prompts :
He [walk] down the street when he saw an accident.
He was walking down the street when he saw an accident.
The eyewitnesses all saw the burglar. They said he had red hair.
The burglar must have red hair.
The police can identify the criminal if they have this evidence.
DNA
What crime involves stealing cars while the person is inside?
Car Jacking
use past continuous to make a sentence using the prompts :
She [visit] the bank when a robber [walk] inside.
She was visiting the bank when a robber walked inside.
The burglar was seen at night. It was dark, but they could have been wearing black clothes.
The burglar might have been wearing black clothes.
CCTV
What is the name of the crime if someone breaks into your house to steal things?
Burglary
use past continuous to make a sentence using the prompts :
At four o'clock, the students [still study] at school.
At four o'clock, the students were still studying at school.
The guy got arrested, but the DNA shows the criminal is a lady.
The suspect can't have been the guy.
Which evidence is related to bullets and guns?
Ballistics
What crime is it called when a person sets a place or thing on fire with the intent to destroy it?
Arson
use past continuous to make a sentence using the prompts :
Jay [watch TV], while May [eat dinner].
Jay was watching TV while May was eating dinner.
I lost my wallet. I remember putting it in my bag before getting on the train.
Someone may have stolen my wallet.
What type of report can show the possible poison levels found in a person's body?
Toxicology
What is the name of the crime for drawing on walls or buildings without permission?
Vandalism
use past continuous to make a sentence using the prompts :
It [ ] heavily on the night of the murder.
It was [raining/snowing] heavily on the night of the murder.
The old lady said someone was stalking her. It was a very foggy day that day.
Someone could have been stalking the old lady.