What are the various types of crimes facing Virginia businesses?
• Arson: The unlawful and intentional damage or attempt to damage property by fire or incendiary device. More than 1,600 incidents of arson were reported in Virginia in 2005, totaling nearly $14 million in damage. • Bribery: When a person offers, gives, receives or solicits anything of value to gain an illicit advantage. • Burglary: When a person enters a building or other structure with the intent to commit a felony or theft. 36,232 burglaries were reported in Virginia in 2005. • Counterfeiting/Forgery: A copy that is presented as the original with the intent to deceive. More than 8,600 such offenses were reported in Virginia during 2005. • Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property: Property is willfully or maliciously destroyed, damaged, defaced or injured without the consent of the owner. In 2005, more than 92,219 incidents were reported in Virginia. • Embezzlement: A person is entrusted to control money, property or anything of value and unlawfully misuses it. During 2005, more than
