The damage would cost you about $1500 to repair -- but I doubt the thief would lose much sleep over that.

WHAT!?!? And here I thought they were trying to minimize the damage to my car!!!!

I see what you're saying. I park in high traffic areas. When I don't I take my empeg with me (@ night for example). I also use a car cover in places I'll be for more than ~30 min. The more things a thief has to do to get in the car, the less likely...... my best guess anyway.