Georgia Bean, a full‑time painter who brightened Seattle’s streets during the pandemic, discovered her truck had been broken into near Southcenter Mall in Tukwila. Thieves walked away with roughly $5,000 worth of original dragon paintings, prints, a cash box, and a vial containing her father Kelcey’s ashes.

$5,000 Dragon Paintings Stolen from Truck Near Southcenter Mall

According to the police report, the loot included several of Bean’s signature dragon‑themed canvases and limited‑edition prints that she sold to passersby. The estimated value of the artwork, based on recent sales, totals about $5,000. The cash box, described as “slightly used,” held only $20,but its loss underscores the personal nature of the theft.

Vial of Late Father Kelcey's Ashes Among Missing Items

The most heartbreaking loss, as Bean told FOX 13 Seattle, was the clear vial that held her father’s ashes. Kelcey, who died suddenly from a heart condition, was Bean’s “number one cheerleader,” and she kept the ashes as a comfort talisman while painting in public. The report says the vial was taken alongside a ledger and other mementos.

Fundraiser Launched to Replace Lost Art and Honor Grief

In response, Bean opened an online fundraiser to recoup the financial blow and to support the creation of new work that helps her process grief. She is already painting fresh pieces, hoping the new art will both replace the stolen inventory and serve as a tribute to her father. The campaign, linked through her social media, invites donations and offers updates on any recovered items.

Police Appeal for Tips on Theft

The Tukwila Police Department has asked the public to come forward with any information about the stolen truck , the missing artwork, or the ash vial. Bean can be reached through FOX 13 Seattle, and tips can be submitted directly to the department. As the investigation continues , authorities stress that any detail, no matter how small, could prove crucial.