Simulating a weapon or suggesting you posses one can result in a charge of armed robbery in many states. Here's Arizona's statute;
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13-1904. Armed robbery; classification
A. A person commits armed robbery if, in the course of committing robbery as defined in section 13-1902, such person or an accomplice:
1. Is armed with a deadly weapon or a simulated deadly weapon; or
2. Uses or threatens to use a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or a simulated deadly weapon.
B. Armed robbery is a class 2 felony.
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A victim need not necessarily have to see a weapon to believe the offender posses one. You can be in fear for your life based on what you're told as well as what you see.