Question

- During the Industrial Revolution in Europe,

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: thief catchers.

Explanation:

Thief catchers were popularly known as "thief-takers." This was a job in the 19th century of England that allowed the hired person (thief-taker) to capture a criminal. They were hired by the victims of the crime and was also paid with bounty by the government (just like bounty hunters).

The reason behind this was the disorder that occurred in the streets of England when a huge number of people migrated to the area. In the 17th century, the existing of property crimes became evident. Theft became a common crime. These included robberies, shoplifting, counterfeiting money and the like. Since it was very hard to chase and arrest offenders, the thief-takers became a new role in the society. The number of people who applied for the position grew until it became popular in the 19th century.