More Break-In Consequences and Choices

I looked and couldn't find a discussion, please point me to the thread but for sims to break into another sim's home I think there should be more to it other than breaking in and snooping. How come Sims can't destroy stuff or steal everything? Seems pointless as an option if your sim can only do things if they have certain traits. 

Also once the timer runs out can there be more options like hiding or just not being caught unless they're seen by the sim that owns the home? 

I had a sim break into numerous houses and thought if I had them hide in a room or something they'd be fine but as soon as the timer ran out they were confronted by the home owner.

I feel like Sims should get away with it if they mange to get out of the house without being caught and maybe they get out then they get in trouble cause they were caught by a camera or something. 

I don't know the break in option needs more. It's boring and pointless I fear.