RE: This Sucks
Hate to hear that. I can tell you that I would bet it had to be somebody who knew what was in that garage. Check local shops to see if some crack head is trying to sell your stuff off cheap... also check local pawn shops. Most people who use sporting equipment like that of our sport would not stoop so low as to steal it... they work hard to earn enough money to buy it.
Being a retired law enforcement officer,makes me automatically think of some drug addict who needs a fix and saw your gear in the garage... investigate it yourself and do not hesitate to keep on the cops who are supposed to be handling it.
Good luck.