Reading Assignment 7

Chapter 7 (Motor Vehicle Theft)

Points Possible: 20

Deliverable Length: 3-4 pages

Due: Saturday, October 8 by 11:55 pm

Answer any two questions (10 points each):

1.  Discuss the factors of planning and spontaneity for an understanding of novice and professional thieves’ motivations.

2.Compare and contrast victim-offender relationships in motor vehicle theft. Do any of these relationships make the crime difficult to prosecute?

3. Analyze in detail opportunity-reduction strategies for motor vehicle theft.