The motive of Chase appeared to be for political influence and not for financial gain.

While the organization's main motive appears to be criminal profit it has been associated with a number of racist attacks, including several outside prison.

His motives appear to have been practical rather than humanitarian or otherwise.

But another motive appears to have been money.

In all cases, the motive appeared to be robbery.

He said the motive appeared to be to raise money efficiently, not partisan politics.

His motive appears to be nothing more than greed.

His motives for doing so appear to be complex.

"The most probable motive, at this time, appears to be robbery," the Commander said.

The motive appeared to have been robbery, the police said.