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One of the things that strikes me about this conversation is that just getting scared off doesn't mean they won't come back. As I understand, if you're robbed once, they commonly come back again. I'd be inclined to not let them leave until the cops arrive, especially if it was at night. I understand the mentality, but I'd have a hard time living with myself if the guy caused me or my neighbors any further problems if I was holding the guy at gunpoint, and then let him go. That's why the law is written the way it is.