Peculiarities of grand theft auto (on the example of Omsk and Novosibirsk regions)

The article summarizes empirical data and characterizes regional criminological features of car thefts on the basis of the conducted research. According to the Authors, the specifics of the method of acquisition and subsequent sale of the car is predetermined by its brand and value. In this regard, it is proposed to classify the cars according to their price category: expensive, medium, and low cost. Proceeding from this criterion, actions on preparation for a crime, a place and time of Commission of thefts of cars, ways of their realization are considered. On the basis of judicial practice, the methods of committing crimes by a group of persons by prior agreement and by lone thieves, as well as the features of selling stolen goods are described. Examples of legalization of stolen cars are given.