That's the direction I would go also, finish early and in a predetermined time frame of your own choosing, they won't be looking then, trust me. These kinds only do this kind of shit during end season, because there incapable of building the resources, talent, time and energy of doing it themselves. Always looking for the "easy score" then back to their miserable existence that drives them to do these things.
If you need some auto's I've got thousands of them, (several different varieties) and I'll help you out free of charge.
Not advised, don't go to prison or murder someone over this pant please, it's simply not worth it. BTW, I was a navy aviation ordnanceman.
This is the way to go, Yes, I've got both (FLIR) high resolutions and magnifcation thermal imaging devices, 3 Gen night vision equiptment, several differet types of drones and various surveillance and detection equipment. (BIG) bottles of (liquid fire) high end pepper sprays that will shoot 30 feet on multiple targets, High quality Tazers if you feel the need, but don't kill anyone. Call the police, if needed, for backup.
Lazer sensors, motion detectors, there's probably a sticky thread on this subject, I do believe. That little scope I'm holding is awesome. It's military grade. (cannot be exported from United States) Nothing can hide from it, day or night, even behind bushes or trees, fog, or smoke.
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The better drones have object avoidance and sensors, do your research and consider your uses (that's why I have several, actually)
Sorry to hear this has happened to you, but don't be too hard on yourself, or become defeated, (or too enraged) Don't let it define you.