Which book is the most stolen from public libraries?

Of the 70 libraries across the United States who responded to her query in 2001, none mentioned books by Charles Bukowski. An official from a prison library responded that dictionaries and poetry were the most frequently stolen types of books at that institution.

What is the number 1 most stolen book?

the Bible
According to experts, the Bible is the most commonly stolen book. The Holy Bible is available for free at many places of worship, so perhaps there’s less guilt associated with pilfering a copy.

Is stealing books a crime?

If you work at a bookstore or library and are convicted of textbook theft, you can be charged with embezzlement. If the stolen books are state or federal property, embezzlement is an automatic felony (PC 514).

What is the most shoplifted food?

cheese
The most stolen food item in the world is cheese. That’s according to Time magazine, which cited a study by the Center for Retail Research. The most often-quoted figure is that as much as four percent of the world’s production is stolen.

What color car is most likely to be stolen?

Surprisingly, green cars are the most popular among car thieves according to recent research by Monash University Accident Research Centre. While white may be the most common car colour – they’re stolen at a rate of 2.65/1000 registered vehicles.

How can we prevent library theft?

Prevention. Theft from libraries is typically prevented by installing electronic article surveillance alarms at the doors. Library materials are tagged and if the tag is not deactivated it sounds an alarm.

What makes library books beep?

Electromagnetic sensors guard library exits, so that only checked-out books leave the building. If a book isn’t signed out properly, a hidden RFID tag will trigger the sensors and an alarm will sound to alert librarians to a possible theft.

What is the #1 stolen car in America?

Honda Civic
Statistics for the most stolen vehicles