Too much mercy is the fading out of one's own livelihood thus life. Too much strength demonstrated leads to cruelty. Balance is the solution. If your insurance covers you will that mean new equipment for them or you? Balance from a standpoint of strength. Have the police check serial numbers and then instead of prosecuting offer to let them use the equipment at certain time slots until they can buy their own. There are social programs that the local community provides, so maybe they need help with that too. Remember, some people are targeted, some have demons, and others lack the intelligence. You're in control, do what you think is justice, your head is in Christ already.