Golf Cart Theft on the Rise in Genesee and Lapeer Counties

A ring of thieves has been stealing golf carts in Genesee and Lapeer Counties.

Over the last couple of months, golf courses in Genesee and Lapeer County have been reporting an uptick in golf cart theft. More than 40 golf carts have been stolen from the area courses and owners are now on high alert.

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Police are telling citizens to be on the lookout for suspicious activity. If you see a trailer filled with golf carts driving during overnight hours you are asked to call the police.

It looks to be a ring going on...The thefts have some common things. They’re driving the golf carts off property where they load them onto trailers and drive off...said Metamora Township Police Department Sgt. Ryan Davis via TCTimes. 

So far, one of the stolen carts from Metamora has been recovered. Authorities believe that it may have fallen off a trailer during a recent heist based on the significant damage it sustained.

Reported Golf Cart Thefts:

• Metamora Golf & Country Club
  • Seven white Club Car golf carts stolen
  • Date of theft: May 20th
• Lapeer Country Club
  • Nine EZ-Go golf carts stolen
  • Date of theft: Undisclosed
• Vienna Acres Golf Course
  • Seven golf carts stolen
  • Date of theft: June 21st, 2023
• Holiday Shores RV Resort and Golf Course
  • Nine golf carts stolen
  • Date of theft: June 24th, 2023
• Davison Country Club
  • Nine golf carts stolen
  • Date of theft: June 26th, 2023

If you see anything suspicious, such as a truck or trailer driving around late at night with golf carts, call your local police so they can investigate.

Source: TCTimes