Robbery has low clearance rates because

A. it is not a violent crime.
B. it is a low-solvability crime.
C. it is reported by individuals who have low incomes or reside in poor neighborhoods.
D. it is usually committed by a stranger, affecting the identification of suspects.


Answer: D

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