16 Questions
What are the three essential elements necessary to constitute a robbery?
Taking of personal property from the person or presence of a possessor, against the possessor's will, and by force or fear
What is a major problem encountered in robbery investigations?
High-risk factor to both the victim and the responding police officers
What is the primary objective of a robbery investigation?
To identify the essential elements of a robbery
What is the major objective of a preliminary investigation in a robbery?
To identify the essential elements of a robbery
What is the focus of a robbery investigation?
To identify the essential elements of a robbery
What is one of the primary objectives of a criminal investigation?
To identify the essential elements of a robbery
What is typically relied upon to determine the possibility of physical evidence in a robbery case?
Witness statements
Why are robbery victims often unreliable or ineffective witnesses?
They are emotionally stressed
What is often used to identify a robbery suspect when there is no physical evidence?
Modus operandi and face ID
What type of robbery is often characterized by a weapon being displayed or indicated?
Armed robbery
What is often a characteristic of an unarmed robbery suspect who uses a note or threat?
They are desperate with finances and may flee aggressively
What is the typical target of a commercial robbery?
Convenience stores
What type of robbery often involves a minimum of planning and some casing?
Selective Raid
What is often a characteristic of a street robbery?
It usually involves at least two assailants
What type of robbery is often characterized by a professional criminal with escape plans ready?
Armed robbery of a bank
What is often a characteristic of a planned operation robbery?
It involves a stolen getaway vehicle
Study Notes
Elements of a Robbery
- A robbery requires three essential elements: taking of personal property from a person or presence, against the possessor's will, and by force or fear.
Problems with Robbery Investigations
- High-risk factor for both victims and police officers.
- Little or no physical evidence at the robbery scene, relying on witness statements.
- Robbery victims are often unreliable or ineffective witnesses due to emotional stress and short time span of the robbery.
Methods and Styles of Robberies
- There are two basic methods: armed and unarmed robberies.
- Armed robbery: weapon is displayed or indicated, with a professional or aggressive behavior.
- Unarmed robbery: no weapon is displayed, with a desperate or spontaneous behavior.
Styles of Robberies
- Ambush: little or no planning, random victim selection, low score, and usually committed by unskilled or semi-skilled robbers.
- Selective Raid: involves some planning, moderate score, and usually committed by semi-skilled robbers.
- Planned Operation: involves extensive planning, high score, and usually committed by professional robbers.
Major Types of Robberies
- Residence: planned residential robbery, often involving a group and a ruse to gain entry.
- Vehicle: taxi cab driver, bus, or other vehicle robbery, often involving secluded areas and few passengers.
- Commercial: usually involves a weapon, commonly a handgun, and targets convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, and gas stations.
- Street: usually involves at least two assailants, targeting women, elderly, and intoxicated persons, often at night in secluded areas.
- Bank: formerly involving professional criminals, now amateurs and militant groups, often involving a weapon or note to teller demanding money.
This quiz covers the essential elements of a robbery and the challenges that come with investigating these crimes. Learn about the key factors involved in a robbery and the difficulties that police officers and victims may face during investigations.
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