That was my first thought...don't mind the scumbag, the window!I was surprised that the home owner had not contacted their insurance company immediately, even if only to put them on notice that the home owner might be making a claim in respect of the damaged window.
Perhaps the home owner should also consider taking a case against the intruder for damage to their private property ?
There is absolutely no legal impediment to OP suing the burglar.
Practically, the exercise would be pointless if the offender has no means.
However, if the offender is a frequent flyer he might be facing a jail term if this matter is prosecuted. What are the odds that he might turn up in court with money to compensate OP if that might save him some porridge ? Reasonable, I would suggest.
If OP's insurers are paying for the replacement of that glass they can finance a District Court action against the burglar by way of exercising subrogation rights. In the real world that will not happen if Raffles has no funds.
Living semi rural unfortunately I sleep better with my shot gun close. Years ago my wife gave me a hard time over gun not any more.
Where has it gone wrong that honest people have to worry about been sued by an intruder probably with 20 previous convictions.
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