Katz described property offenses as sneaky thrill crimes that offenders commit because they are excited by the idea of stealing.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jack Katz, in his work "Seductions of Crime" (1988), described property offenses, including theft, as "sneaky thrill crimes." He argued that offenders are often motivated by the excitement and thrill of committing the act, rather than solely by financial gain or need.

Katz Described Property Offenses as Sneaky Thrill Crimes That Offenders