This is probably one of the reasons that the damned
Ring doorbell doesn’t notify you until after whoever set it off is already gone. Its primary value is that criminals recognize them and don’t want to be caught on video. Other cheaper alternatives work much better.
Agreed on alternatives. With enough forethought and ongoing modifications, a person can build a great home security system. Wherever feasible, one might consider adding a license plate cam for the nearest street. Some crooks wear masks.