Thieves, in general, are motivated to steal and sell goods because they can quickly convert...

The primarymotivation behind theftis the ability toquickly convert stolen goods into cash. This is seen in:

Pawn shop transactions

Online marketplaces (e.g., eBay, Facebook Marketplace)

Dark web black markets

Selling through fences (middlemen who resell stolen goods)Quick conversion reduces the chance oflaw enforcement tracking the stolen goodsand makestheft an attractive, high-profit crimefor criminals.

References:McAfee Institute CCII Financial Crime Guide, Cyber Crime Investigator’s Field Guide​.