Break in, how to prevent, what you do when it happens.

[Gabe G.]

I have a home in c to c- neighborhood in indy. Due to the tenant moving out early, and the new one, not moving in until june 1st. There was about a 2 month gap. So i turned off the water and locked the doors.  Unfortunately, About a month into this(this past week) I found a window broken out, and the garage door operator stolen(nothing else as far as I can tell).

Questions:

What practices do you guys use to make this less likely from happening?

and

Do you file a police report, if you have no intention of turning it into insurance and value is not that much? Obviously, I am sure there is fingerprints/dna from whoever did it. But my guess is the police aren't going to go that far on this type of investigation. 

Any advice?

Thank you

[Gabe G.]

Nancy,

Yes I never use for rent signs anymore unless absolutely needed.

Agreed. I have suspicions it was the next door neighbor. But how could I prove anything?

Have you had a break in, did you file a police report?

It's amazing people will break in and commit a felony, for maybe 100 bucks, they will get for the garage door operator. I would rather them put a sign on the door and say im a pathetic loser, and need money, can you give me 100 dollars, instead of me breaking into and creating more damage than that 100 dollars.