Local cops say they suspect some other local, a neighbor.
But what I think these inexperienced-with-firearms folks should do is plan on moving to another rental really soon in another neighborhood. It would be very creepy to remain there with the knowledge that a neighbor was suspected of the burglary/ies.
On the other hand, coulda' just been a local from any "local" neighborhood taking advantage of the evacuation situation, as they did elsewhere...by remaining behind for purposes of stealing from the 'neighbors.'
I agree that these aren't the type of people who should rush out and buy a gun. Moving makes much more sense.
I can understand their feeling uncomfortable - I'd be nervous if I thought one of my neighbors was a thief, too! Well, maybe they are, and just not burglarizing our neighborhood at the moment ...