1. Chapter 10
Robbery

2. Chapter Objectives Summarize the trends and elements of robbery.
Differentiate between the types of robbery.
Describe the duties of the first officer to the robbery scene.
Explain how a robbery investigation is conducted.
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3. Chapter Objectives Summarize the method of operation for robbers.
Describe the use of evidence and witnesses in robbery investigations.

4. Summarize the trends and elements of robbery.
Learning Objective 10.1
Summarize the trends and elements of robbery.

5. Trends and Elements of Robbery
Robbery is a personal crime involving face-to-face confrontation between the victim and perpetrator.
Individuals are the most common targets of robbers.
Banks, gas stations, convenience stores, and other businesses are the second most common targets.

6. Figure 10–1 Robbery Location: Percent Distribution.

7. Trends and Elements of Robbery
Main elements of robbery
Taking property from its rightful owner
Acting without the owner's permission
Intending to steal the property
Use of force or intimidation against the owner

8. Differentiate between the types of robbery.
Learning Objective 10.2
Differentiate between the types of robbery.

9. Types of Robbery Patterns of robbery
Robbery of persons employed in positions placing them in charge of money or goods
Robbery in open areas
Robbery on private premises
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10. Types of Robbery Patterns of robbery
Robbery after preliminary association of short duration
Robbery after previous association of some duration between victim and offender
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11. Types of Robbery Common locations for robberies Commercial robberies
Stores and banks
Street robberies
Residential robberies
School robberies
Vehicle robberies
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12. Types of Robbery Types of robbers Professional Opportunistic
Drug-addict
Alcoholic

13. Describe the duties of the first officer to the robbery scene.
Learning Objective 10.3
Describe the duties of the first officer to the robbery scene.

14. Duty of Officers at Robbery Scene
Respond to the scene.
Safety more important than swiftness
Includes consideration of no use of emergency lights and siren
Summon assistance and be prepared to wait for backup.
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15. Duty of Officers at Robbery Scene
Cover the most likely exit from the robbery location.
Direct other arriving officers to cover other escape routes.
If possible, determine if still in progress before entry to building.
If still in progress, wait outside to see if suspects exit on their own, especially if they are unaware of law enforcement on the scene.
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16. Duty of Officers at Robbery Scene
Apprehend suspect if possible.
Administer first aid for any injuries.
Locate and question witnesses.

17. Explain how a robbery investigation is conducted.
Learning Objective 10.4
Explain how a robbery investigation is conducted.

18. Robbery Investigation
Protect the crime scene.
Care for injured victims/witnesses.
Interview witnesses for description.
Broadcast description of individual(s) and vehicle(s) involved.
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19. Robbery Investigation
Neighborhood canvass
Escape routes
Discarded evidence
Checking parked cars, dumpsters, alleyways
Local hotels/hotels in surrounding towns
Car rental companies
Circulation of a sketch of the suspect

20. Summarize the method of operation for robbers.
Learning Objective 10.5
Summarize the method of operation for robbers.

21. Methods of Operation Type of location robbed Time and day of week
Type of weapon used
Use or threatened use of force
Verbal statements made
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22. Methods of Operation Vehicle used Object(s) stolen Number of suspects
Use of disguises
Other peculiarities

23. Describe the use of evidence and witnesses in robbery investigations.
Learning Objective 10.6
Describe the use of evidence and witnesses in robbery investigations.

24. Use of Evidence and Witnesses
Evidence at the scene may take several forms, including:
Fingerprints
Binding material
Fired cartridges
Notes
Blood
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25. Use of Evidence and Witnesses
Separate and interview witnesses about the events of the robbery as well as suspects.
Due to nature of scene, expect differences in interpretation of what happened.
Use leading questions to gather specific information.

26. Chapter Summary
Robbery is a personal crime and involves face-to-face contact between the victim and offender with the primary motivation connected to obtaining money.
Robbery follows one of five patterns.
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27. Chapter Summary
The initial responsibility of the first officer to respond to a robbery is to arrive at the scene as quickly and safely as possible.
When responding to calls in which the robbers have already left the scene, officers must follow proper investigative procedures.
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28. Chapter Summary
Robbery methods are as novel and varied as the people who commit them, and methods of operation (MOs) may help identify the perpetrator and ultimately prove a case.
The crime scene should be processed after physical evidence has been identified.