Help find Miles & Mary’s stolen stuff

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Stolen U-Haul with property of Mary McQuilkin and Robert Miles Brodsky in Federal Way, Auburn, Burien, Tukwila, and Normandy Park Washington.

A Captain in the Air National Guard who specializes in rescue and just returned from a deployment to Afghanistan and his wife, a Nurse Practitioner who has been working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, had everything they own stolen the morning of 8/18/21. They were in the process of a military move from San Francisco to Anchorage and woke up to find that their U-Haul and pickup truck were stolen from the Courtyard Marriott parking lot in Federal Way, WA. Among the stolen items in the two trucks were military medals and awards, irreplaceable military mementos, diplomas, family heirlooms, and all of their furniture. Thanks to the help of local community members, both the stolen dark green 1994 Toyota Pickup truck and 20′ U-Haul were found, but the vehicles were badly damaged and most property is still missing. Everything they own was in those trucks, so help locating the stolen belongings would be greatly appreciated!

Much of the truck was filled with military gear as this was a military move and Miles does rescue for the Air Force. His gear is labeled with “BY” initials, “131st RQS, Pararescue,” “Combat Rescue Officer,” or “Air Force.”

Where To Look

What To Look For:

Stolen Red beret hat worn by pararescuemen, also known as PJs — Pararescue Beret

Stolen military challenge coin given to Robert Miles Brodsky by President Barack Obama — Challenge coin given to Miles by President Obama following a successful rescue mission

Stolen Robert Miles Brodsky Company Grade Officer of the Year Award — Company Grade Officer of the Year Award Robert “Miles” Brodsky earned in 2017

Stolen Marathon military watch with leather strap issued by the U.S. Government — US Government Marathon watch

Stolen Antique French Medical School diploma from University of Paris, awarded to Robert Brodsky — University of Paris medical diploma of Miles’ grandfather, Robert Brodsky, he was named after

Stolen Metal sunken ship sculpture that belonged to Miles' grandfather he was named after, Robert Brodsky — Sunken ship sculpture commissioned by Miles’ late grandfather, Robert Brodsky

Stolen United States Military gear marked with "BY" for Brodsky, Air Force, California Air National Guard, "131 RQS" 131st Rescue Squadron — Military gear marked “BY” for Brodsky, “131 RQS” for 131st Rescue Squadron, California Air National Guard Pararescue

Stolen Petzl ice axes, wrapped in blue athletic tape — Petzl ice axes, wrapped in blue athletic tape

Stolen military challenge coins including President Obama coin — Mug of military challenge coins

Safe with paperwork in it may be left in the woods if they’re unable to open it. Approx. 18 x 18 x 12.

This gold coin is serialized so it can be tracked.

Stolen guns S/N MR 3044062F, MR3044062F, S/N RS 37062F, RS37062F shotgun

Stolen Santa Cruz mountain bike — Santa Cruz mountain bike

Stolen Trek 2.1 with Bontrager wheels, blue handlebar tape — Trek 2.1 with Bontrager wheels, blue handlebar tape

Stolen Purple Violet The Muthaship steel frame single speed road bike by State Bicycle Co, bright blue rims and black bullhorn handlebars, fixie / fixed gear bike with flip flop hub — Purple “Muthaship” steel frame fixie / single speed bike by State Bicycle Co, bright blue rims and black bullhorn handlebars

Nursing, public health, and medical textbooks including a copy of “Smallpox: the Death of a Disease” Mary had personally autographed by the late D.A. Henderson who eradicated smallpox.

The wooden giraffe is a souvenir from Mary’s U.S. Peace Corps service in Uganda.

Jewelry including family heirlooms: star sapphire necklace and earring set, diamond studs, garnet studs, opal, pearls, gold, and silver.

Blue star sapphire necklace & earrings from Mary’s mother

Stolen UE Roll waterproof Bluetooth speaker — UE Roll Bluetooth speaker

Blue and white dishes Mary has been collecting since age 17.

Stolen blue and white mismatched dishes collection

Stolen Katherine Katchie Tarone giraffe watercolor painting, Kenya Africa original art — Giraffe watercolor Mary’s aunt Katchie Tarone painted from a photo Mary took in Kenya

Stolen Antique vintage stainless steel flatware, collectable Oneida Louisiana pattern — Antique Oneida Louisiana stainless steel flatware from Mary’s grandfather.

Silverware was in a vintage teal plastic drawer organizer.

Stolen Red road bike art print, two pieces — Red road bike art by Austin, TX artist- Gift from Mary’s brother

Miles’ surf boards including new turquoise & gray Paragon board

Stolen Paragon surf board foam top, assorted stolen surf boards

Stolen blue women's Deuter ACT Lite 60 SL backpack, thermarest, bear vault, backpacking alcohol stove

Mary’s stolen outdoor gear includes a Women’s Deuter ACT Lite 60 SL backpack, a therm-a-rest that was a gift from a college friend who was killed in Afghanistan, Triangia alcohol stove with Clikstand, and light blue and white sleeping bag. The pack had a whistle tied to it with “YOSAR” etched into it.