Following a burglary on September 6, 2017, the Richmond Tool Library is in need of support to recover losses and continue providing free tools to residents.
Leader
Guadalupe Morales
Location
3230 Macdonald Ave Richmond, CA 94804
On Wednesday evening, September 6, 2017, a burglary occurred at the Richmond Tool Library (RTL) in the City of Richmond Recreation Complex located at 3230 Macdonald Ave. Department staff arriving on Thursday morning noticed a broken and open window at the library as well as a chainsaw left outside on the ground next to the damaged window. Staff immediately informed the RTL and Richmond Police Department arrived at the scene to examine the area. Investigation of the incident is ongoing.
Upon general inspection, we are heartbroken to notify our users and community members that our laptop as well as a number of our power tools were stolen. It appears nearly all power drills were stolen as well as several reciprocating saws, circular saws, jigsaws, and more.
The Richmond Tool Library has been open since August 1, 2016 and has been a free resource for Richmond residents and community organizations for over a year. We have provided, and will continue to provide, tools to allow our users opportunities to be self-sufficient, to take agency over their neighborhoods, and to build a more sustainable Richmond, California.
We are asking the community to continue support us in recovering our power tool inventory, purchasing a laptop, and replacing our damaged window. We will also be hosting a tool donation drive to supplement our inventory.
We appreciate any support from the community and hope to continue providing our residents with our free tool lending services
Thank you,
The Richmond Tool Library Team
1. Take (ongoing) inventory of items stolen, as noted in the budget and/or intake tool donations
2. Continue to follow up with police report
2. Purchase tools as listed and install security alarms immediately.
3. Inform local neighborhoods and local agencies of enhanced security procedures