Report Writing and Crime Scene Documentation
Patrick Jones, Ralph E. Williams · 2009
There has been a burglary at the Burger King located at 3993 W. Torch Street, Yourtown, Indiana. The burglary was discovered by the manager, Ben Bear, at 0600 hours on June 1, 2008. When he arrived at work he noticed the rear door had been pried open. There was a crowbar on the ground next to the door. He then called 911, and Officer Smith arrived and took the original report. The weather is cool, 64°F with a light rain. Dispatch has assigned you to the burglary. You are to meet Officer Smith at the scene. He has secured the scene and is standing by waiting for you. Upon arrival, Officer Smith advises you that the rear door had been pried open to gain entry. The money is kept in a safe, but the perpetrators did not try to open it. Some damage was done in the counter area. Some food is missing but, as far as the manager can tell, nothing else is missing.