Robbery is defined as the illegal taking of something of value from the control, custody, or person of another by threatening, putting in fear, or using force. This chapter identify and explain the elements of robbery, describe the three styles of robberies based on the amount of planning involved, be familiar with the various types of robberies, discuss three explanations for the increase in carjackings,.and another contents. | TWELVE Robbery LEARNING OBJECTIVES Identify and explain the elements of robbery Describe the three styles of robberies based on the amount of planning involved Be familiar with the various types of robberies Discuss three explanations for the increase in carjackings Explain police response to the robbery scene and tactical situations at the scene Explain officers' responsibilities in the original robbery investigation and follow-up investigation Describe action, physical and situational stereotyping Define and give examples of robbery preventative measures, anticipatory strategies and reactive measures 12-1 ELEMENTS OF THE CRIME OF ROBBERY Robbery consists of the following elements: Taking. The property taken in a robbery must be taken illegally by the robber. Carry away. Once the element of taking has been satisfied, the robber must then have carried away the property. Personal property. The object of the robbery must be personal property as opposed to real estate or things attached to the land. 12-2(a) ELEMENTS OF THE CRIME OF ROBBERY (cont'd) Another. The property taken must belong to another, not to the accused. The intent to deprive permanently. Robbery is a crime of specific intent. The use of force, fear, or threat of force. This element of the crime requires that the force or threat of force was directed against the physical safety of the victim. 12-2(b) TYPOLOGY OF ROBBERIES Visible Street Robberies Approximately 5 of every 10 robberies happen on the street Carjackings In Detroit in 1990 the term carjacking was coined to describe the growing numbers of these potentially violent confrontations between offenders and car driving victims Home Invasion Robberies Robberies in which one or more perpetrators actually enter the home make up about 12 percent of reported robberies 12-3(a) TYPOLOGY OF ROBBERIES Automatic Teller Machine Robberies At one point robberies at these locations were so publicized that critics referred to ATMs as “magnets for crime” Taxi Cab . | TWELVE Robbery LEARNING OBJECTIVES Identify and explain the elements of robbery Describe the three styles of robberies based on the amount of planning involved Be familiar with the various types of robberies Discuss three explanations for the increase in carjackings Explain police response to the robbery scene and tactical situations at the scene Explain officers' responsibilities in the original robbery investigation and follow-up investigation Describe action, physical and situational stereotyping Define and give examples of robbery preventative measures, anticipatory strategies and reactive measures 12-1 ELEMENTS OF THE CRIME OF ROBBERY Robbery consists of the following elements: Taking. The property taken in a robbery must be taken illegally by the robber. Carry away. Once the element of taking has been satisfied, the robber must then have carried away the property. Personal property. The object of the robbery must be personal property as opposed to real estate or things attached
