Detroit's RecoveryPark, an organization that helps recovering addicts and ex-offenders by providing local agriculture jobs, was hit by thieves three times within six days, losing $25,000 in lawn equipment and tools.

According to a news release, the first incident happened last Wednesday in RecoveryPark's parking lot, where shipping containers were stolen.

In response, Chief Impact Officer Anna Kohn said, the group increased security.

However, on Friday, the RecoveryPark farm was vandalized. Kohn said a suspect was caught on security footage "scoping out the tractors."

And on Sunday, the group was targeted a third time, but police caught the suspect.

Kohn said she does not believe the incidents are linked.

The Detroit-based nonprofit organization is supported by SHAR, a drug addiction recovery agency.

Gary Wozniak, founder and CEO of RecoveryPark, said the agency is working with police on the investigation, but in the meantime are asking Detroit residents for help to make up for the loss of equipment.

"We are reaching out to our community for some emergency support funds,” Wozniak said.

The agency is listing three ways to help:

Donate through its GoFundMe page

Donate an item by visiting their Amazon wish list at https://tinyurl.com/y22pavmt.

Mail contributions to RecoveryPark, 5470 Chene St. Detroit, MI 48211

For information, call 313-277-9900.

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