Despite the fact that nearly $10k in tools were also stolen, including a custom made infrared paint remover with an identifiable serial number, the police showed somewhere between little to no interest in pursuing a case. As far as I know they never even hit up any local pawn dealers or anything.

However, it's a small town and a lot of people across the state follow the restoration online as they were either born here or they're related to the family that built the house. So I did name the bastard online and he'll definitely never work around these parts again. Last I heard he was hit by a car in Delaware while trying to take down a tree. So I guess karma is a thing.