The night watchman scenario resulted in which crime?

• A. Burglary
• B. Theft
• C. Larceny
• D. Robbery

Answer: (D)

Robbery is the crime because it centers on taking property from a person through force, intimidation, or a threat. In a night watchman scenario, the offender confronts the watchman and uses force or fear to make him surrender valuables. That direct involvement of another person and the use of threat or force distinguishes robbery from other property offenses. Burglary involves unlawfully entering a building to commit a crime inside, often without the victim present; theft or larceny involve taking someone’s property without using force or fear against the person. So the scenario fits robbery due to the threat or force used against the watchman to obtain property.