We lived next door to R for many years until we recently returned to the UK and were shocked to hear what had happened especially since it seems I was pretty complacent and naive while we lived there... The missus claimed that the front door would be rattled in the night as if someone was trying to gain entry - coincidentally happening every time I left, as if someone has been watchin and waiting... it seems the perps target those without maids as it's easier to sneak into the garden unnoticed... it's a wake-up call for those like me who naively go away feeling the family is secure.
Get well soon and enjoy the extra fishing time ;-) ....