Austin Nonprofit TreeFolks Seeks Donations After $100K Theft

Travis County nonprofit TreeFolks is seeking donations after thieves made off with more than $100,000 worth of vehicles and equipment from its office over the weekend.

The recent burglary at our TreeFolks office has left us shaken, but not defeated. We've lost over $100K from two vehicles and vital tools, but not our passion for planting and protecting trees. We are implementing new security measures to safeguard our assets and remain committed to making a positive impact. — TreeFolks, via Instagram

Stolen items include an F-250 pickup truck and a rechargeable lawnmower. TreeFolks is working with law enforcement on the case and has implemented additional security measures, including new cameras and locks.

Donations can be made via their website: treefolks.org

According to a press release, the burglary was discovered early Saturday morning by TreeFolks employees.

TreeFolks has been operating in Austin since 1988, addressing global warming and deforestation by planting trees across Central Texas.