Identify and describe the four types of motor vehcile theft.

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Joyriding, generally committed by juveniles and intended as temporary adventure and enjoyment; short-term transportation, vehicle is “borrowed” then abandoned; long-term transportation, vehavior is stolen as a permanent means of transportation; and profit-motivated, includes highly organized theft rings that permanently alter the vehicle’s identity such as “chop shops” or “auto strippers.”

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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