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.


Answer: C

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