That is total BS. They destroyed hundreds of thousands of dollars in property for what? $20 shop lifted...
The crime should warrant the destruction.
The homeowners insurance should cover it. Any extra costs should be covered by the city. The city can go after the perp through fines. The home owner should not have to cover these charges.
In my mine this is similar to the hi-speed pursuit ROE that LE agencies had to put in place to prevent accidents to innocent bystanders and property. Unless extreme circumstances warrant the chase, the police break off the chase. But in this instance they get to shoot their guns, break out the big toys and blow shit up...