Update:
Baloo has been retrieved, but with most of our gear still missing (approx. $25,000 worth)
After just a couple days of everyone sharing the story, our van was found this morning in Kent, Washington.
Our guitars, bass, amps, keyboard, and snare drum are still missing, which is a bulk of the value of what’s gone, so donations to the GoFundMe are still going. We’re currently at just over $5k which is enough to replace some but not all of the gear, thank you for all of your donations!! ❤️
What was found:
Ludwig Kick Drum and Floor Tom
Bag of Drum Hardware
Bag of cymbals with all cymbals inside
Kick pedal
Bass cab
Merch bin with cash inside
Nintendo Switch
Casio toy keyboard
Some personal belongings
What’s still missing:
Gibson Les Paul
Custom built Telecaster
Yamaha Stage Custom steel snare drum
Mesa-Boogie Single Rectifier guitar head
Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 guitar head (purple)
Nord Stage EX 88 Keyboard w/stand
Both pedal boards including 18 effects pedals
Fender Precision Bass guitar
Mesa-Boogie Subway D800+ Bass Amp Head
Our custom made Chase The Bear sign
Shure wireless transmitter and receiver
Weber mini mass attenuator
Carvin 212V guitar cab
VHT custom guitar cab
THD Hot Plate attenuator
Original post:
Yes, our van has been stolen.
This is something a band never wants to have to post, but last night between 2am and 10am our beloved ‘97 Ford E350 Club Wagon Baloo was taken from the parking lot of the Element Seattle Sea-Tac Airport Hotel with all of our musical equipment inside.
In total, an estimated $30,000 of gear was stolen, including Leo’s Les Paul, Jordan’s custom built Telecaster, our two guitar amps, a bass amp, Connor’s vintage Ludwig drums, Kevin's Nord keyboard and almost everything we own including clothes, merchandise, cash, a Nintendo Switch, and the van itself.
We’ve contacted police, pawn shops, and are continuing to search online marketplaces for our gear.
If anyone has any leads, please contact us and the Tukwila police.
If you can’t donate, sharing will be a huge help as well, thank you so much!
#bringbackbaloo
Here is a full list of all gear that was stolen and their serial numbers:
Here are some photos of the van and gear:
