Definitely NOT something I'd recommend doing, but honestly you can't blame this couple. They took a huge risk, but they'd have never gotten their property back otherwise. The only question is whether they'll be charged for taking the law into their own hands.
http://www.king5.com/news/local/everett/victim-pulls-gun-on-suspected-car-thief/446135185
http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/couple-finds-own-stolen-vehicle-holds-suspect-at-gunpoint/530233508
http://komonews.com/news/local/ever...-holds-suspects-at-gunpoint-til-police-arrive
http://www.king5.com/news/local/everett/victim-pulls-gun-on-suspected-car-thief/446135185
http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/couple-finds-own-stolen-vehicle-holds-suspect-at-gunpoint/530233508
http://komonews.com/news/local/ever...-holds-suspects-at-gunpoint-til-police-arrive