Roommate Robbed Me And Stole Car But I Don’t Have Proof

Location: Illinois, USA, Cook County

My roommate was sober for a good chunk of time then totally went crazy on drugs.

Last week, he stole my car in the middle of the night (took the keys from my room) and crashed it. It costs a few thousand to fix it. My car is in the shop now. The police told me since I don’t have any proof, they can’t do anything because it’s “innocent until presumed guilty.”

Then, he breaks into 1) my room (picked the lock) and 2) my safe and stole thousands of dollars. Yeah I shouldn’t have had that money at home but also No people aren’t going to victim blame me. I usually put my cash in the bank every week. My roommate shouldn’t be robbing people. I should feel safe in my house.

The cops basically said they will “ask him if he took it.” but thats all they can do.

I noticed all my money was gone, confronted my roommate, and he ran before the cops came. The cops searched for him but can’t find him. I don’t think he’s coming back.

I don’t have any proof he took my car or my money. He also took my electronics which I’m trying to find at pawn shops near me. I have the serial number and receipts for my electronics. I also track them

(attached to icloud) but my devices haven’t been turned on since leaving my house. I have pictures of the drugs (heroin) in his room. I set up cameras at the front door, back door, and in my room, so if he comes back I know.

I also found stuff from my neighbor’s house in his stuff. That means he also robbed my neighbor. But again, I don’t have “proof.” Neither does she. I know these are my neighbors belongings as I hang out with my neighbor a lot.

What can I do at this point??? Am I really shit out of luck??? Thanks in advance.