Immobilize v. t. : To make immovable; in surgery, to make immovable (a naturally mobile part, as a joint) by the use of splints, or stiffened bandages.

Example:
Is it better to Immobilize someone when you shoot them or to kill them if worst came to worst for someone?

Taxonomy
Immobilize, National Property, cellphone, FREE private, personal property, law enforcement, insurer, second-hand, thief, Recovery Service, immobilise, cellular phone, registration, electronic equipment, PDA, Notebook, GPS, crime prevention.

Defination from the web:
Immobilize to tell law enforcement, your insurer and the second-hand trade to assist in recovering your property and catching the thief.