Originally Posted by
Scata
Depends what state you live in, in some states (like texas) if somebody is trespassing on your property and is believed to be stealing then yeah, you can shoot that person. But if somebody is doing it over and over and you seen them with your own eyes steal something you can take any precautions you desire, even if he/she ends up suing you, it most likely won't hold up in court. You MAY get charges layed but so will the thief.
If it was me, I'd put a pipe to their head and make sure he/she weren't moving.