Physical Identity Concealment

A subject deliberately conceals or alters their physical appearance to prevent or hinder identification through visual surveillance or subsequent forensic examination. This may involve wearing masks, face coverings, hoods, or other clothing and accessories intended to obscure distinguishing facial or physical characteristics.

The subject may employ these measures while committing an infringement, such as theft, physical sabotage, or unauthorized entry into restricted areas, to reduce the likelihood of being identified in CCTV footage, photographs, or eyewitness accounts.

The defining characteristic is the deliberate concealment of the subject's identity to frustrate attribution or subsequent investigation. The use of face coverings or changes in appearance alone does not establish anti-forensic intent, which should be assessed against the surrounding circumstances and available evidence.