Vehicle Theft Definition

One of the more interesting aspects of stolen property is vehicle theft. What sets this crime apart from other stolen property is what I call the “mobility doctrine”. Meaning, vehicles have the inherent ability to be easily relocated from one location to another (Karmen, 2015). This creates a special dynamic; because the location a vehicle is left in can have a significant impact on it susceptibility to being stolen (Karmen, 2015). Couple this dynamic and mobility doctrine with the fact that vehicles are not physically protected like most other personal property (within a home or safe) and the risk factor rises for theft opportunities (Karmen, 2015).

The author states that the victim’s of many auto thefts do play a role in the criminal