thank you all for the input and for keeping an eye out... i'm sure the crooks tossed the kites once they opened the bags and found nothing of immediate value. It's a shame.
The story is coming together... per the cops, i was followed from a jewerly store that i was visiting prior to my visit to the kite store. the thieves obviously thought i had a car full of valuables after spending some time in the jewelry store and getting back in my car with my laptop bag. The reason this makes sense is because they did not touch my $200 sun glasses or the $700 garmin on the dashboard -- and just went for the trunk.
Again, i appreciate the input and kind words. I'll be back to Florida soon for more good weather kiting... i haven't given up yet
