Originally Posted by SouthpawPL

Thanks for the input, guys.
It's a Nissan OEM alarm, with hood and shock sensors. My guess is he got the window open, leaned in and rummaged around as best he could. When he tried to open the door, he set off the door sensor. Minor damage to the console lid hinge: nothing I can't fix.

OC members please note: the Nice Policeman told me that there is a new trend in auto burglaries in So Cal.
Thieves are taking registration cards!
He recommended that I not keep that in the car. I don't know what the goblins do with them, but be aware...