CARNAPPING INCESTIGATION

Carnapping - is define as taking with intent to gain, of aa motor vehicle, belonging

to another, without the latter’s content or by means of violence or intimidation of
persons or by using force upon things.

Motor vehicle - is any vehicle propelled by any other means, other than muscular
power, using the public highways but excempting rollers, trolley cars, street sweepers,
springklers, lawnmowers, bulldozers, graders, forklifts, amphibian trucks and crane, if
not use on public highways.

Elements of Carnapping:
Unlawful taking with intent to gain of Motor vehicle belonging to another.
Lack of owner’s consent by the use of violence or intimidation upon persons, or force
upon things.

Motives of Carnapping:
Understanding the criminal’s motives gives the investigator a handle on how
to anticipate the instances of a crime as well as how to prevent such activity. Several
motives have been identified that help investigators understand the causes for the
crime. These are the following:
 Joy Riding
Has ranked as the premiere criminal motivation for carnapping
committed primary by juvenile offenders. While typically in the company of
friends, the juvenile auto thiefsteals as car for employment for short period.
 Theft for Resale
hardcore criminals have found motor vehicle theft for resale to br
highly profitable with minimal risk. Many method have used to dispose of stolen
vehicle. For example, many are transported to far flung places for resale.
 Transportation for other Crime
In addition to the profit motives, motor vehicles have been stolen for
use in the commission of the crime. Here the vehicle may either be use as
transportation to and from various cries or actually used in the crime itself.
 Stripping and Chop Chop Operation
The high profitability of stolen of the