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December 22, 2009
Stolen pickup of military family recovered
Possessions in trailer also taken in overnight theft
Sharon and Dewey Brown stand behind their daughter, Cami, who made a poster to try to get back her favorite doll, Jenna. The family was staying overnight in Spokane Valley when their truck and attached U-Haul trailer were stolen.
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A truck stolen from a military family traveling form North Dakota to Western Washignton was found at Spokane Valley apartment complex.
A resident in the area of Sprague and Tschirely Road recognized the truck from news reports, police said Tuesday. Dewey and Sharon Brown and their 7-year-old daughter, Cami, had stopped at the La Quinta Suites, 3800 N. Sullivan Road, Sunday night and found their truck and U-Haul stolen early Monday.
Officers seized the pickup Tuesday and had it towed to the sheriff’s vehicle processing station on West Gardner, where it will be combed for evidence.
The family recovered some items from the trailer Monday but many items, including Cami’s doll, are still missing. The family said Tuesday they were overwhelmed by support from strangers, including several who bought Cami new dolls.
“Out of something so horrible, we’re finding good things, too. It’s a very great community,” said Sharon Brown. “My daughter’s going to have Christmas.”
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Kimbrowncoon on December 22 at 1:33 p.m.
Has anyone heard of a ‘fund’ we might contribute to. Let’s hope they find the folks that did this. I can’t believe anyone could/would steal from someone, but this is even lower than low — a military family; someone who is fighting for you and me.
Sheeesshhhhh
goshock on December 22 at 7:45 p.m.
We left a Best Buy gift card at their hotel. The La Quinta Inn out at the Industrial Park on Sullivan, near Trent. Hopefully it helps.
CSSP on December 22 at 7:49 p.m.
So where was the truck found? No finger prints on the truck?
Red Cross should be assisting.
I wish I could buy that kid a new doll.
If they find the perp, he should be dragged behind that pickup for a few miles.