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Golf cart theft from Hidden Golf Club neighborhood
May 28, 2025
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
CRIME:THEFT OF BICYCLE AND GOLF CART
CRIME SCENE: CENTURY DRIVE, WINTER HAVEN (HIDDEN GOLF CLUB)
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE: 25-21782
The suspect seen here on video surveillance stole a bicycle and a golf cart from Century Drive, within the Hidden Golf Club neighborhood of Winter Haven, around 11:45 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025.
This golf cart is a burgundy 2022 Advanced EV with serial number LT-A0077444, and is is valued between $4,000 - $5,000.
The suspect appears to be a white or Hispanic male wearing camo shorts and a black shirt with an Adidas logo on it, gold chains, and blue slides.
if you have any information about these thefts, please contact Detective Alcade at 863-271-3812.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
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