Why Would Highwaymen Steal?
Why Would Highwaymen Steal? They often targeted coaches because they did not have much defence, stealing money, jewellery and other valuable items. The penalty for robbery with violence was to be executed by hanging. What weapons did highwaymen use? Revolvers. Pistols. Submachine Guns. Shotguns. Rifles/Carbines. What crimes did highwaymen do? A highwayman was a robber