Cheektowaga volunteer’s lawn equipment stolen, police confirm wave of burglaries

When Dave Shovelman spotted a stranger leaving his backyard with his lawn equipment, he knew immediately that his ability to help his elderly neighbors was in jeopardy.

I spoke with this young entrepreneur whose volunteer work has been temporarily halted by a reported theft.

WATCH: ‘Quite devastating’: Cheektowaga volunteer’s lawn equipment stolen, police confirm wave of burglaries in area

Volunteer’s lawn equipment reportedly stolen in Cheektowaga theft

Shovelman, who is 20 years old, launched “Dave’s Landscaping and Snow Removal” three years ago, but his business goes beyond profit; he provides free lawn care to elderly residents who cannot afford or manage lawn maintenance themselves…

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