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1
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The unlawful entry into a building/ structure to commit a felony or theft.

A

Burglary

2
Q

Problems with burglary investigations are:

A

Usually, they are discovered only after they happen
Usually, there are no eyewitnesses
Usually, there is no or little evidence

3
Q

True or False: Burglar Alarms are very successful in the apprehension of burglars

A

False

4
Q

How a building is entered, the type and size of items taken help to determine if?

A

They are young/ teenagers
They have a vehicle
If they are older more Sophisticated burglars (then they have done this many times before)

5
Q

How a burglar searches a house:They ransack the whole place or
They go right to the draw the jewelry is kept in, tells you what?

A

They either know or don’t know the place.

6
Q

Some items are CRAVED by the offender:

A
Concealable 
Removable 
Available 
Valuable 
Enjoyable
Disposable
7
Q

True or False: the best chance of apprehending a motor vehicle thief, is to locate the vehicle while it is being driven by the thief.

A

True

8
Q

What are two primary reasons for stealing a motor vehicle?

A

Joyriding and profit

9
Q

What Is a bait car?

A

A way to apprehend auto thieves through the presentation of an opportunity for theft

10
Q

The unlawful & willful burning of something

A

Arson

11
Q

Examples of arson

A
Business 
House 
Car
Woods
Crops
12
Q

Fires are classified as

A
Natural 
Accidental 
Suspicious 
Incendiary 
Of unknown origin
13
Q

The best way to determine how a fire started is to find the point of origin.

A

Identification of items that cause fires to occur
Interviews with witnesses and surveillance video
Through fire patterns
Examination for flammable liquids
Through the examination of the destruction of certain areas

14
Q

Some clues that is was arson?

A

Were valuable items removed from the property and replaced by cheaper furniture and items.

15
Q

The unlawful taking and carrying away of the personal property

A

Larceny