A suspect who steals a car, then robs a local convenience store as well as a pedestrian one mile from the store in a matter of 20 minutes is an example of a:

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This scenario is an example of a spree, which is a type of crime where an individual commits multiple offenses in a short period of time with no cooling-off period in between. The suspect in this scenario stole a car, then committed two separate robberies within 20 minutes, indicating a spontaneous and impulsive behavior. A series involves multiple similar crimes committed over a longer period of time, and hot settings/places/products refer to locations or items that are more likely to attract criminal activity.

A Suspect Who Steals a Car, Then Robs a Local