It's wrong to beat up people.
Tom has found out that his neighbor has stolen electronics from Tom's house.
Tom wants his neighbor to pay for his crime.
Tom refrains from getting into an altercation and instead reports his neighbor to the authorities.
Tom physically assaults his neighbor in retaliation for the robbery.
Tom's gets his neighbor arrested for the theft and Tom's items are returned.
Tom is arrested for beating his neighbor and spends time in jail.