Sorry to hear about the burglary
I can't think of anyone right off hand, but let me see if I can come up with someone for you?
As far as them walking the neighborhood, I have to stick up for them there
That's basic police work 101...neighborhood interviews
Even in a bad neighborhood (and I've been in some BAD ONES...you'll find good people.
I've had witnesses that would have never come forward on thier own out of fear, but when I knocked on thier door, even if they didn't tell me anything then, again, for fear of being seen talking to the POLICE, I'd get a call an hour later (less in some cases) telling me who did it and where they could be found!
Sometimes it's a waste of time and just basically a bit of cardio, walking the 'hood, but ya 'gotta do it
As far as the house, I'd reactivate the alarm and set up some cameras. Conceal them if you want to catch the perps, don't if you want to prevent the act.
A good, quality infra red (not low light!) camera on a 30+ day cycle, will get you the evidence you need for ID purposes.
Make sure it's internet capable so you can view it from any internet enabled computer
Sorry I can't be of more asistance
If I can think of anyone up there, I'll let you know. I have friends up there, but they're all PI's and Proess Servers.
Gordon