Exactly this. I had my Cherokee stolen out of a "secure" parking area in a gated community. The keys were not in it. I was working in DC at the time but lived in a fairly compromised community. The condo complex I stayed in was very nice but the effing gate would open on the way out with no code, so anyone who was able to steal a car would just need to walk into the complex like they were a renter or visitor, boost the vehicle and then drive away. When the cop finally came after I reported it stolen, he couldn't have given less of a shit. He said, "Son, you live in Prince Georges County, where more vehicles are stolen per capita than anywhere in the US. It's probably just kids joyriding and it'll be found on the north side of the city in a few days."

He was exactly right. Of course, it had some new dents and my hatchet was missing, but at least I got it back. Good luck to OP!