Personal aggressive reaction seems to be frowned on by the mods here,(my opinion) but I think it's a popular idea. Before I smartened up I got hit three times in my yard. Only once they scored in the t/h. The snapped padlocks on another trailer netted them nothing and trying to force a cable across the driveway to the shop with their truck didn't yield. Being padlocks are useless I leave the ramp down so sunlight can keep the vinyl from "staining". (Other post). I have various motion detectors from china freight stationed so if one alarms in the house, I check. I think if the culprits are confronted by some sleepy eyed agitated old fart in his undershorts with a 12 ga. 7 round, 00 Buck LED lighted and laser sighted Winchester they will consider their predicament. The outcome of their evening is their decision. I truly hope it would end peacefully with a minimum of paperwork. AZ. is a pretty no-nonsense State when it comes to citizens protecting themselves. I don't believe in the attitude of "that's what insurance is for". The no consequence actions only encourage more theft. Cops are only after the fact and do next to nothing to defer crime. If citizens don't stand up for themselves crime will continue to escalate. Taking the "law into our own hands" is liberal rhetoric.
IMO.
Sorry, I didn't mean to preach...It must be the wine.. :)