The defendants were armed and planning to rob a payroll carrier. They were searching for the contemplated victim when they were arrested. What, if any, crimes have they committed?

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Attempted robbery is the correct answer because the defendants had the intent to commit a robbery and took a substantial step towards committing the crime by searching for their intended victim, even though they were arrested before they could complete the act.

The Defendants Were Armed and Planning to Rob a Payroll