I was a victim and it was my own fault.

[Perfectlap]

First of all, congratulations on still having your life. things can be replaced. Considering that this loser came back for your inside stuff I'd say you were visited by an experienced thief who has done this many times. That's actually the good news. Had it been a tweaker and you caught him in the act he might have done something unpredictable.


I guess you didn't have security system with video? I recently installed one of these high def wifi cameras with motion detection recording. I had some repair guys coming in and although the camera was conspicuously placed on the cable box they carried on discussions about my stuff which I heard crystal clear on my phone while sitting on a moving bus. It's the Vimtag on Amazon. But now that you have been confirmed as someone with nice stuff I would get a more robust security system with an alarm that can be programmed to turn itself on at set time. Signs in the window that say 24 hour video surveillance for the foreseeable future are a good thing. Check craigslists and Ebay (search by zip code) for your stuff. maybe the thief is already trying to sell your stuff before he's caught with it. And given how he brazenly walked into a house at night, I wouldn't put it past this guy to come back, unless you got a good look at his face?

As far as shooting an intruder. Even those who have been exonerated of a justifiable homicide have a mountain of legal issues and expenses. Only you can decide if your life is on the line in that split second moment. That requires a level head. As far as running after a thief, I think there are more downsides, you never know if you're out-gunned, who might be waiting for them in a vehicle with more guns.

p.s.
That is a cool dog. Glad he's safe. Also, try acupuncture for the knee.