Chapter 15 vehicle theft

The perpetrator forcibly pushes or hammers a flathead screwdriver or similar shape metal object into the car ignition switch, twisting it like a key to make electrical contact and start the engine. A pair of vise grips can be used to forcibly break loose the locking mechanism on the steering wheel.

The thief starts the cars engine by bypassing the normal key-operated electrical system under the car's hood or within it interior. Breakage of steering column and exposed ignition wires in the drivers compartment area. Or under the hood by touching a screwdriver, wire or other metal object between two electoral points.

Most common of auto theft, especially for the modern and expensive luxury models. Stealing keys in a residential burglary. May be stolen immediately after the burglary and used to transported stolen goods from the crime scene

Mid to late 1990's using the vehicle key became necessary for most car thieves when auto security systems began to incorporate immobilizers controlled with?

Least patient auto thieves frustrated with transponder key technology, simply robbing the owner's key using force or fear.

Second most common method used be thieves to locate a vehicle with the keys left in the ignition.

Certain transponder keys manufactured for specific car models, the encrypted computer chip code can be decoded and duplicated in a new key containing a blank computer chip. Can be purchase on-line for $200 or less. The offender must some how secure the original vehicle key

Taking of a vehicle from a person or place of business by and individual authorized to do so, unauthorized use, and subsequent stealing of a car by a person familiar with the owner. May be used to commit a criminal activity

False Id's or stolen can be used in numerous ways to commit auto theft. Thieves posing as an customers may enter a car dealership and secure a test driver, leaving a DL with the salesperson as security.

Not routinely used but is occasionally employed to steal high profile sports cars or luxury vehicles that are of significant value and are equipped with a security system that is extremely difficult to defeat.

They do not target flashy new cars of high value as portrayed in the media but rather older vehicles that have high resale value for their parts.

Stolen vehicle may be take to ________ where it will be dismantled for its parts,accessories, metal components. Conducted in clandestine facilities specifically constructed for parting out vehicles. Paid upwards of $300 for stolen airbag.

In a ________ all valuable accessories including wheels. seats,dvd/entertainment systems, gps navigation. Depending on thieve stolen parts may be sold or kept in storage

Every automobile and motorcycle produced from 1981to present has a unique 17 digit __________.

Involves switching the stolen vehicle's identification information with that of n unstolen vehicle of the same make, model, and other design features.

Thieves use fake or stolen identities to purchase a car that has been deemed beyond repair, or salvaged, to obtain the vehicle's VIN plate and title. This is called __________.

_________________ plates of high quality are manufactured and used to replace VIN plates on stolen vehicles.

When the entire body of a vehicle can be removed from one vehicle and placed on the chases of another.

Identification materials for exported vehicles must be presented to CBP (Customs border patrol) at least ______________ before the vehicles scheduled time of departure for port.

Organized groups who steal large numbers of vehicles for a profit.

The completed or attempted robbery of a motor vehicle by a stranger to the victim.