A very happy, 10-year-old boy, who has autism and a physical developmental disorder, once again has a specialized tricycle.
Somebody stole Leduar Rodriguez’s $5,500 bike Tuesday in Collier County.
Reporter Jerrica Valtierra has the full story in the video above about the good Samaritans who helped the boy ride again.
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