Exam 12: Robbery

Robberies committed by a lone robber tend to:

Residential robberies are also referred to as:

Convenience stores that are robbed once are to be robbed again.

In hostage situations, bait money is often used to lure bank robbers out of the building.

The most frequent victims of robbery are:

_________________ know that many immigrant families distrust banks and keep large amounts of cash and jewelry in their homes.

Which system may be of great assistance in identifying a stolen vehicle that might be serving as a getaway car, even as robbers speed away at 100 mph?

Finding a modus operandi that matches a previous robbery is a strong indicator that the same robber committed the crime.

What are the three main elements for the crime of robbery? For each element, provide examples of one or two questions that investigators should ask when interviewing the victim.

A robbery occurring in a parking lot or alley would be classified as a

Lack of cooperation in the investigation of a robbery is absolute proof that the robbery was staged.

Deterrents to convenience store robberies include:

The speed of robbery, its potential for violence, and the usual lack of evidence at the scene pose special challenges for investigators.

Amateur bank robbers usually wait in line and pass a note to the teller or give a simple verbal demand.

Why is the technology of ALPR so important in the investigation of robbery cases?

What indicators might an investigator look for to determine whether a robbery is being falsely reported?

Robbery victims are the least likely of all victims of violent crime to face an armed offender.

Define the elements of a takeover robbery, and explain why this type of robbery is so costly.

A robbery occurring at a loan company is classified as a(n) ______________ robbery.

In a robbery situation, use of force must be directly aimed against the victim or it will not hold up in the courts of law.