Pattern: Bus Stop Criminals
Victims: People waiting at bus stops
Perpetrators: Crimes of opportunity, sometimes a serial offender who knows where to target “prey,” may also be multiple suspects
Locations: bus stops without much natural surveillance may be targeted more often
Times: early morning, late evenings are more likely times of day
Entry/Approach Methods: may approach in a vehicle
Weapons: may use a weapon of any kind
Vehicles/Transportation Routes: bus routes
Stolen Goods: varies, cash, wallet, purse, clothing, footwear, purchases
Method: may pick pockets, may rob victims, may sexually assault victims, may kidnap victims
Motive: cash or belongings, sometimes sexual assault
Query Terms: bus, bus stop, corner, shelter, waiting, exiting, route
Suggestions: Ask officers to note when a crime occurs at a bus stop in their narratives. Track all crimes and look for hot spots. Also look for suspicious activity – persons lurking – may be pedophile, sex offender, robber, or pick pocket.
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