A man was leaving a bar one evening after several drinks. He began walking down a dark sidewalk with an uneven gait and his wallet was protruding from his back pocket. Just then, a thief jumped out from behind some bushes and confronted the man. The thief said, "Give me your wallet or I'll shoot!" Startled, the man turned and fled. Seconds later, the man's wallet fell from his back pocket and landed on the sidewalk as he sprinted away. The thief saw the wallet fall, walked over to retrieve it, and left the scene.

Subsequently, the thief was apprehended and charged. What is the most serious crime for which the defendant may be charged and convicted?

Group of answer choices

Attempted robbery.

Larceny.

Attempted larceny.

Robbery.