Good thing you weren't harmed! In situations like that, running is a very bad idea especially when you didn't make up your mind in time!

Sometimes we have no choice but to move at night but learn not to take valuables with you. You will be in a better position if you don't! Take cash that you can give up just to maybe beat down a thief's anger. Having nothing can spell disaster!

Plan for them as you know they plan for you.
But if you can, avoid night movement totally for your own good!

^omonosa