Police damage /break in rented out property

[rks]

Had a break in to my property whicjh i rent out ,Ploice cauesd about 700 pounds of damage to doors, they did not find person they were looking for , he left about 4-5 weeks ago ! Told I have to foot the bill ???? Well if im not mistaken someone told me that if police did not find person , and no arrests ect then I am entitled for costs to damage to property , could someone verify this please , am just about to write to police to state damage caused and my intentions to take matter to court .

[keys]

A few years ago a friend of mine was a lanlord, in the same position. He sent a claim for repair costs to the police, pocketed the money and did the work himself.

[Jack Hackett]

I'd have thought you'd be able to claim either way. After all, the damage they do is still there whether they catch anyone or not.