I lived in Ga and hubby was gone for a week on business. We lived in the middle of nowhere, 2 policemen were 15-20 min away. One Sunday morning our driveway alarm went off. I grabbed a shotgun and dressed only in a wispy nightie, stepped out and casually asked the people who were exiting from their car if I could help them. They froze and with a smile, everyone of them slightly raised their hands and with a sheepish grin, backed into their open car doors. They drove off and I watched them with the shotgun nestled in the crook of my arm.
You did right, including having the foresight to have a driveway alarm. My wife loves ours, as does our neighbor who had me put one in for her.
That is a great story. Thanks for sharing.