Investigating thefts and heists
by Woolf, Alex
Series: Forensic files Published by : Heinemann Library, (Chicago :) Physical details: 48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. ISBN:1403448337 (library bdg. : hardcover); 1403454736 (pbk.). Year: 2004| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| j 300 - 399 | j363.25962 Woo (Browse shelf) | Available | 85472 |
To catch a thief -- What is forensic science? -- From anthropometry to DNA typing - History of forensics -- Sacco and Vanzetti -- Preserved body -- Question mark burglar -- Tragedy at starved rock -- Great train robbery -- Forensics bear fruit -- Blowback -- Blue balaclava -- Caught on film -- Hunting knife -- Caught by the ear -- Mud sticks -- Denim trail -- Carjacking mob -- Carbon and docherty -- Solve it! -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Index.
Discusses some famous robbery cases and describes how these cases were solved using forensic science.
11 - 13 years