Which type of thief is described as having profit motives, planning, and often working with receivers?

• A. Con Artist and Con Games or Schemes
• B. Robber
• C. Professional Thief
• D. Semi-Professional (Unskilled) Thief

Answer: (C)

This describes an organized, profit-driven approach to theft. A thief who plans ahead, aims to maximize financial gain, and works with receivers or fences to move stolen goods shows the behavior of a professional thief. This isn’t about a spur-of-the-moment act or deception-based stealing. A robber is typically impulsive or forceful; a con artist relies on trickery rather than taking property; a semi-professional unskilled thief lacks sustained planning and a distribution network. So the best fit is the professional thief.