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j.rubin · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

An investigator is called to a convenience store to investigate a report of a robbery. The clerk reported that the robber came in right at 2:00 p.m. and was wearing a black ski mask and black clothing. He displayed a gun and handed the clerk a note that said, Don't call the police. Just give me all of the money
What can the investigator conclude about the M.O. in this case?

A) The bank robber will use a different M.O. the next time he commits a robbery.
B) This will likely have been the first time and only time the robber will commit this type of crime.
C) Knowing that bank robbers are predictable, he will likely employ the same modus operandi in successive robberies.
D) The robber will probably not be apprehended and if he is apprehended, the prosecution will not likely be successful.

Question 2

How often do bank robberies occur?

A) Bank robberies are relatively common: about one of every five robberies is of a bank.
B) Bank robberies are relatively common: about two of every five robberies are of a bank.
C) Bank robberies are relatively uncommon: only about two of every 100 robberies are of a bank.
D) Bank robberies are relatively uncommon: only about two of every 1000 robberies are of a bank.