You are a police officer who is off duty at the time that you are speaking with your neighbor. He called you over to discuss his recent car break in. He is unsure what to do; he wants to report the crime, but he doesn't think he should bother. He asks, "What's the point? I'm not going to get my stuff back." As an officer and friend of the victim, but also understanding of where your neighbor is coming from, what advice would you give, and why?

What will be an ideal response?


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