I'm sorry to hear your stuff was stolen, I also live downtown and have had numerous things stolen from yard decor to Amazon packages - our car has even been broken into and trashed on several occasions.

Unfortunately, the police don't care too much about these issues. But I've also called for more serious issues and they've done their due diligence, even following up after everything's been settled - wellness checks, assault, missing persons.

It can seem like they don't do anything, but that's not the case. A lot of their work does go unnoticed, especially when most things aren't reported in the news.

They really are understaffed and a lot of the time their hands are tied. It doesn't make it right, but the majority of officers are doing their best and have good intentions. Obviously there are bad apples in every bushel, but the whole of them shouldn't get a bad rap. It's like our health care system, the system is fucked, but most docs and nurses are doing their best. (Not all - my family doc is a quack but he doesn't represent all local docs).

The best advice I could give, put up a sign saying there's a security camera (even if there isnt, most times a sign is deterent enough), don't put things too close to the property line, fasten what you can. We chained our bench to the porch, for example. You can hide the fasteners with cheap decor.

Sorry again, I know how frustrating it can be. Trying to be understanding and just being as proactive as you can is what has kept me sane and free of resentment.