Mike Maguire offered three basic categories of burglars. Name the three categories and detail who they are and what they do
What will be an ideal response?
Answer (should include points such as):
Low-level burglars are usually juveniles and commit their crime on the spur of the moment.
They usually work with others and do not make great gains from their crimes.
Middle-range burglars go back and forth between legitimate pursuits and crime.
They are more likely to use drugs and alcohol.
They select targets after considering both the reward and the risk.
High-level burglars are professionals.
They work in organized crews and have the sources of information about targets.
They can earn a good living from their crimes.
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