I could see Cora doing it but I think her motive would be to get him out of town and letting him have a chance at what he wants. And breaking a deal with Rumple isnt exactly a good idea. Also I doubt that if that is Neal/bae that Emma is chasing it is the real one because if it wasn’t the person would have no reason to run from Rumple or Emma. Also I like to point out that the person is running after hearing Emma’s voice not seeing Or hearing gold at all,
I noticed that too. I wonder if he recognized her voice