That's why I was wondering if it was possible to actually change the device so you couldn't flash the device without using Linux and a commandline. Sure they could still Google it but it's alot harder now if you gotta use Linux and a commandline. Not to mention it'll probably just bring them right here. And won't that look suspicious if a brand new user is trying to ask for help?

And true most of the time the police won't help. Though you could always get it back yourself, provided you got enough buddies. (yay for having military friends). And if they then decide to call the police you can point out that they possess your stolen device lol.