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Yes. You are protecting your neighbors. In some states you can use extreme force to protect property as well.
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This is a very risky action on your part. Its a property crime and deadly force is not warranted. Property can be replaced. Call the police. remember as much as you can concerning a physical description of the suspects and their vehicle. Burlars are sometimes armed. A 10 year old stereo is not worth losing your life for.
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Sure you can. You could also be shot, arrested, or both.
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If you just want to consider the law, and not personal safety, it is legal for you to use "reasonable force" in making a citizen's arrest whenever you personally witness a crime taking place. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen%27s_arrest
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