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