Part 1
The unlawful taking, leading, or riding away from the possession or constructive possession of another.
Larceny-theft
What is the difference between Larceny and Theft?
Larceny refers to stealing a physical object from someone and Theft is an umbrella term that encompasses all form of theft, theft of intellectual property, identity theft, etc.
The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft.
Burglary
A type of breaking and entering into a residential home in which the express purpose is to catch occupants at home so that criminals can rob, rape, or assault the occupants as well as steal their property.
Home Invasion
A person who regularly buys stolen property for resale and who often has a legitimate business to cover his activities.
Fence
Stealing or attempting to steal a car
Motor Vehicle Theft
The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle from its occupant by force or threat of force.
Carjacking
What places/situations would carjacking most likely occur in?
Less traveled roads (rural areas)
Intersections where you must stop
Isolated parking lots
Residential Driveways and Gates
Traffic James and Congested Areas
Carjacking Method: The attacker bumps the victim’s vehicle from behind. The victim gets out to assess the damage and exchange information. The victim’s vehicle is taken.
The Bump
Carjacking Method: The attacker stages what appears to be an accident. He may simulate an injury. The victim stops to assist, and the vehicle is taken.
The Good Samaritan
Carjacking Method: The vehicle behind the victim flashes its lights or the driver waves to get the victim’s attention. The attacker tries to indicate that there is a problem with the victim’s car. The victim pulls over and the vehicle is taken.
The Ruse
Carjacking Method: Carjackers use surveillance to follow the victim home. When the victim pulls into his or her driveway waiting for the gate or garage door to open, the attacker pulls up behind and blocks the victim’s car.
The Trap
Any willful or malicious burning or attempting to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, or personal property of another.
Arson
The misappropriation or misapplication of money or property entrusted to the embezzler’s care, custody, or control.
Embezzlement
Obtaining the money or property of another through deceptive practices such as false advertising, impersonation, and other misrepresentations.
Fraud
The creation or alteration of documents to give them the appearance of legality and validity with the intention of gaining some fraudulent benefit from doing so.
Forgery
The creation or altering of currency.
Counterfeiting
Most common property crime?
Larceny-theft
Psychiatric condition that causes someone to constantly shoplift
Kleptomania
Financial gain, Revenge, Intimidation, or can be due to expressive motivations “thrills”
What are the four important aspects Burglars consider when picking out a target?
Target exposure
Guardianship
Target attractiveness
Proximity
How many shoplifting incidents occur everyday in the US?
Around 500,000
What is the LEAST common form of larceny theft? (Hint: This is known to be common in France)
Pocket Picking
What is a pyromaniac?
A person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires
Random Trivia Question: At the famous "Woodstock" concert in 1969, this famous artist amazed fans when he played the Star Spangled Banner on his electric guitar
Jimi Hendrix