So much for the rule of law.
What we need here is a law that bans the use of sharp objects during the commission of Robberies. That would take care of this problem.
Maybe they should have passed a rule that said no machetes were allowed there, that would have fixed it.
Or, maybe they should have posted a sign on their property saying, “machetes are banned on this premises.” That would have stopped it, for certain.
Its his own fault for not putting up a sign, IMHO.