Deck 14: Theft-Related Offenses

Question 1

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a burglar's objective?

A)Theft
B)Assault
C)Murder
D)Rape

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is the best definition of burglary?

A) Breaking and entering or staying in a building or structure belonging to another with the intent of committing a crime therein
B)Breaking and entering a building followed by a theft of property
C)Entering a building,taking property,and selling it to a fence for the purpose of profit
D)Entering a building without permission and committing a misdemeanor or felony once inside

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following tools would NOT be considered evidence of intent to burglarize?

A)Knife
B)Torches or welders
C)Pry bars
D)Key blanks

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is the most common event that initiates a police investigation of a stolen vehicle?

A)Examining theft claims filed with insurance companies
B)Looking into rumors of a local stripping operation
C)Stopping a suspicious looking driver for a traffic violation
D) Checking out a report by the owner of a stolen vehicle

Question 5

Officer Carmichael has received a call to check out a possible burglary in progress in a residential area.Which of the following actions is recommended for him?

A)Approach the house with sirens and lights on.
B)Wait until back-up officers cover the sides and back of the house prior to entry,and then approach quietly.
C)After parking,enter the house on foot through any open door,staying quiet,in an attempt to apprehend the suspect or suspects.
D)Approach the location of the burglary and park in front of the location,blocking any vehicles that may be used as a means of escape.

Question 6

What is the primary motivation for motor vehicle theft committed by juvenile offenders?

A) Joy riding
B)Theft for resale
C)Stripping and chop-shop operations
D)Transportation for other crimes

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT correct information about an automobile's VIN?

A) An auto's VIN consists of 14 numbers,letters,and symbols unique to each vehicle.
B)An automobile's VIN will almost certainly reveal if the vehicle is properly registered.
C)All American made automobiles since 1968 contain the VIN plate visible through the front,left windshield.
D)The VIN is assigned to the automobile by the manufacturer at the time of production.

Question 8

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding larceny in the United States?

A)Theft is a crime similar to larceny but is of a lesser degree.
B)Half of all property crimes committed in the U.S.are larcenies.
C) Larceny is probably the most commonly committed crime of personal gain.
D)A dollar amount of $5000 determines the difference between simple and grand larceny.

Question 9

The first responding officer to a burglary should do this first:

A)Look for people fleeing the scene
B)Look for injured people
C)Wait for backup
D)Determine if a crime is in progress

Question 10

Who in all likelihood poses a greater physical threat to the communities in which they operate?

A)Professional burglar
B)Male burglar
C)Female burglar
D)Amateur burglar

Question 11

A firm's accountant makes a payment to a fictitious company for goods that were never received.She then endorses the check for payment and pockets the money.If she is caught,with which crime will she probably be charged?

A)Kiting
B)Pilferage
C)Fraud
D) Embezzlement

Question 12

Which type of burglary is most common?

A)Residential
B)Private
C)Businesses
D)Retail malls

Question 13

Of the following,which evidence of a fencing operation is direct evidence rather than circumstantial?

A)A receipt of stolen merchandise
B)Property from three thefts located together
C)Wiretapped conversation
D)Price tag lower than the retail price

Question 14

A car thief opens the door of an unlocked vehicle,removes the lock cap,and attaches a device that when turned removes the lock.He then starts the engine with a screwdriver.Which device has he used?

A)Slim Jim
B)Slam-puller
C) Ignition extractor
D)Slide hammer

Question 15

Which of the following explains the phrase "fungible goods"?

A)Any circumstantial evidence that may be subject to deterioration
B)Live targets of opportunity such as pets,bait,and expensive fish
C)Untraceable goods such as tools,liquor and clothing
D)Stolen items in burglary cases that are sought after by children

Question 16

What are the intermediaries of larceny,the people who buy and sell stolen property,called?

A)Fences
B)Jimmys
C)Embezzlers
D)Swindlers

Question 17

Burglary suspects can be categorized into which of the following groups?

A)Residential and business
B)Amateur and professional
C)Day/night
D)Opportunistic and professional

Question 18

Which of the following is the conversion of another's property over which the thief has custody or control?

A)Confidence swindle
B)Embezzlement
C)Continual theft
D)Misrepresentation

Question 19

Which statement would you say is not true of burglars?

A)Burglary is appealing because it offers a quick opportunity to acquire money
B)Drug addicts have typically been associated with burglary because they need a constant source of cash to purchase drugs
C)Burglars are violent in nature and will often confront anyone they come across during the commission of their act
D)Burglary is a property crime

Question 20

Which of the following is not one of the UCR's sub classifications for burglary?

A)Forcible entry
B)Unlawful entry
C)Unforcible entry
D)Attempted forcible entry

Question 21

The largest are related to larceny-theft can be categorized as:

A)From buildings
B)Of motor vehicle accessories
C)From motor vehicles
D)Shoplifting

Question 22

Embezzlement is usually defined under individual state statutes dealing with grand theft.

Question 23

The proliferation of personal computers and high-quality copiers make it easier and less expensive to forge checks.

Question 24

Most burglars are convicted on the strength of circumstantial evidence.

Question 25

Larceny is synonymous with the crime of:

A)Robbery
B)Simple robbery
C)Fraud
D)Theft

Question 26

Which of the following is not an element of larceny-theft?

A)Without consent and with the intent to sell
B)Of another
C)Takes and carries away
D)The personal property

Question 27

According to insurance companies,a $20,000 stolen vehicle can be stripped and sold for $30,000 worth of parts.

Question 28

Fences buy and sell stolen property on a regular basis.

Question 29

Forgery and fraud accounts for a large number of white-collar felony dispositions in the court system.

Question 30

Embezzlement cases do not require special accounting expertise.

Question 31

To gain a conviction in a court of law,prosecutors must prove that a fence had knowledge that property he or she received was stolen.

Question 32

Embezzlement is the conversion of another's property over which the thief has custody or control.

Question 33

A fence is most vulnerable during the possession and storage of stolen property.

Question 34

Check kiting is drawing cash on accounts made up of uncollected funds.

Question 35

This group of people are also recognized as amateur pilferers who are usually respectable:

A)Snitches
B)Informants
C)Shoppers
D)Management

Question 36

The primary object of burglary is the breaking and entering of a structure to commit a theft.

Question 37

Evidence found at the burglary scene is likely to identify a burglar by name.

Question 38

Fungible goods include tools,liquor and clothing that are distinguishable.

Question 39

A shoplifter is primarily categorized as either a professional or:

A)Junior
B)Amateur
C)First-timer
D)Regular

Question 40

Convictions may be obtained for receipt of stolen property based solely on circumstantial evidence such as a low purchase price,paying with cash,and the lack of receipts.

Question 41

Identify and name the techniques which should be used by the first responding officer to investigate the crime of burglary.

Question 42

_____ is the entering of a structure for the purpose of committing a felony or theft therein.

Question 43

Forgery and _____ account for a large number of white-collar felony dispositions.

Question 44

_______ buy and sell stolen property on a regular basis.

Question 45

You are currently working for a police department and are the community resource officer.You go to community meetings to help homeowner's understand how to better protect their homes form burglary.Discuss what items and suggestions you would make to the homeowner regarding what to do and what burglars look for when selecting their targets.

Question 46

Many people fear _______ burglary of their residence.

Question 47

Matching
Locate the correct matches from Column 1 to Column 2

Question 48

Identify and discuss the ways in which a house can be an attractive target for a burglar.

Question 49

You are a police community resource officer and have been asked to attend a community wide meeting where you will discuss crime prevention towards victims of check fraud.Before you go,you must prepare for what areas of discussion you would mention in an effort to deter this crime from occurring.List these items.

Question 50

Explain the distinction between the crimes of burglary and robbery,which are commonly confused.

Question 51

Poorly kept _______make it difficult to trace property.

Question 52

_______ is defined as the unlawful taking or stealing of property without the use of force or violence.

Question 53

The crime of _____ consists not so much of a forcible entry as it does the intent of the offender to trespass and steal.

Question 54

A fence is most vulnerable during the ______ and storage of stolen property.

Question 55

The crime of burglary is for the most part a ______ crime.