Armed robbery at Evans Prairie Country Club

[TVMayor]

Armed robbery under investigation at Evans Prairie Country Club
An armed robbery which took place between 1 and 1:30 a.m. today at Evans Prairie Country Club is under investigation by the Sumter County Sheriff�s Office.

An employee of the country club was closing up when he was approached by a masked man armed with a weapon, according to Lt. Chris Hayworth of the sheriff�s office.

An undisclosed amount of money was taken.

A second individual was said to have been spotted by the country club employee, Hayworth said.

Both the of suspects are black males, Hayworth said.

The employee dialed 911 after the pair left.

Detectives were re-interviewing the employee this afternoon to try to learn more details.

The armed robbery remains under investigation.

Evans Prairie Country Club is located at 1825 Evans Prairie Trail south of County Road 466A in The Villages.
http://www. villages- news.com/armed-robbery-reported-evans-prairie-country-club/

[Bonny]

OMG, that's awful !! Thank God no one was hurt !!

[Tennisnut]

Well, bust my bubble!

[Bonny]

Well, bust my bubble!

???

[Taltarzac725]

Well, bust my bubble!

This has happened before in the Villages. It is rare but it happens. http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2012/8/29/man_sought_in_the_vi.html

[Bonanza]

Well, bust my bubble!

???

Bonny . . .

I think what Tennisnut means is the fairyland that everyone thinks TV is, is not so.

All the bad stuff that happens elsewhere, also happens in The Friendliest Home Town!

[redwitch]

I'm so glad the employee had the sense to just hand over the cash and the robber really only wanted the money. Here's hoping they find the(se) guy(s) quickly. Anyone willing to use a gun is even more dangerous and downright frightening.

[gomoho]

Bonny . . .

I think what Tennisnut means is the fairyland that everyone thinks TV is, is not so.

All the bad stuff that happens elsewhere, also happens in The Friendliest Home Town!

Bonanza - I would think by now you would understand that kind of thinking brings a ration of s_ _t on to the poster.

On the other hand, I do think it is a shame that The Villages does seem to be becoming a target for dirt bags that want a free ride. Guess we are an easy mark - older folks with money? If you build it they will come???

[Bogie Shooter]

Where is a good guy with a gun when you need one?

[kittygilchrist]

When anything bad happens here, it's the only thing we talk about for days on end because it is so RARE! Just one incident and we go on and on. The sheriff's office eventually catches the bad guys and they go to jail.

[kittygilchrist]

Where is a good guy with a gun when you need one?

This would not be a time to step up with a concealed weapon.

[MikeV]

Let's wait until the investigation is completed. It just seems a convenient story. I hope I am wrong but it happens. Now don't go jumping all over me I am just bringing up the possibility.

[Tennisnut]

This would not be a time to step up with a concealed weapon.

Like the poor guy at Walmart in Las Vegas?

[rubicon]

I'll bet these two guys re heavy marijuana smokers:D

Speaking of which about two weeks ago the Daily Sun reported 4 residents of The villages arrested for using/selling marijuana. Probably the same guys who were pushing heavy support for legalization on the previous TOTV thread

[NoMoSno]

Where is a good guy with a gun when you need one?

They serve alcohol.
Gun free zone for the good guys!

[janmcn]

Maybe the guy was just exercising his constitutional right to open carry. He just accidentally said give me your money or I'll shoot. We could be in for a tough slog as more and more undesirables exercise their constitutional rights.

[gerryann]

I'll bet these two guys re heavy marijuana smokers:D

Speaking of which about two weeks ago the Daily Sun reported 4 residents of The villages arrested for using/selling marijuana. Probably the same guys who were pushing heavy support for legalization on the previous TOTV thread

What the???? Are you serious? What does this robbery have to do with Marijuana?

[DaleMN]

Where is a good guy with a gun when you need one?

Shouldn't all Villages employees be required to pack heat? :doh:

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

When anything bad happens here, it's the only thing we talk about for days on end because it is so RARE! Just one incident and we go on and on. The sheriff's office eventually catches the bad guys and they go to jail.

Exactly!!! When it happens here it is a big news story. Five clubs get robbed in Detroit and it's called another Saturday night.

We are a community of over 100,000 people. To think that there is no crime here at all is naive. On the other hand, we have one of the lowest crime rates in the world for a community of this size.

We have people here on both extremes. I have a neighbor that has scared my poor wife to death with stories of how she needs to be very careful because of all the rapes that go on here. Then I have a friend who carries a loaded gun because of all the dope smoking teens that hang around in the parks and mug passersby.

On the other hand I hear people say that we are in a bubble and we can leave our doors unlocked and keys in the car.

Get a clue everyone. The truth is somewhere in between those two. But, IMHO it is much closer to the leave your doors open and keys in the car fairytale then the other extreme. It is one of the safest communities in the world.

[Medtrans]

Thank you for that. I needed to hear something positive...

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter
Where is a good guy with a gun when you need one?

This would not be a time to step up with a concealed weapon.


Kitty has it right. Civilians who are lawfully carrying a concealed weapon, and who are present during an armed robbery in a public place, should not draw their firearms and intervene as long as the armed robbers do not start shooting.

Police officers in civilian clothing in such a circumstance also do not intervene inside the establishment, but follow the criminals outside and then take appropriate action. Even police officers sometimes chose to take no action because of the potential for danger to bystanders if a gunfight breaks out. They choose, rather, to be the best possible eyewitness for the future investigation.

Absent an "active shooter" situation, keep those concealed firearms holstered.

:police:

[Patty55]

Let's wait until the investigation is completed. It just seems a convenient story. I hope I am wrong but it happens. Now don't go jumping all over me I am just bringing up the possibility.

I hear ya.

[graciegirl]

We had gone a good spell without breakins or burglaries or any kind of nasty bad guys stealing things here in TV. The combined law enforcement had apparently caught and somehow deterred the bunch of bad people who had previously swarmed on us a few months back.


No one likes to hear this.


I hope it is solved quickly. We have great law enforcement here and all three counties and the town of Lady Lake work hand in glove.

[Shimpy]

Where is a good guy with a gun when you need one?

Those guys are trained to NOT use their gun unless threaten with their or their loveones life. Having a concealed weapon permit does not make one a policeman. I wouldn't want to go thru years of trials ands liberal media bashing because I stepped in and helped. I'm not a policeman.

[Bonny]

Bonny . . .

I think what Tennisnut means is the fairyland that everyone thinks TV is, is not so.

All the bad stuff that happens elsewhere, also happens in The Friendliest Home Town!

It just didn't seem like a very caring remark after someone got robbed !!! :ohdear:

[Moderator]

The topic is an armed robbery at Evans Prairie ... please try to stay on topic.

[BobnBev]

Where is a good guy with a gun when you need one?

Probably home in bed asleep. It happened after 8 PM.:highfive:

[dmorhome]

gated community what a joke

[Shimpy]

gated community what a joke

Having a gate will not keep intruders out anymore than a no trespassing sign. How about all those golf courses that someone could go thru bypassing gates?

[Cisco Kid]

Where is a good guy with a gun when you need one?

It is best to use a knife.
Know one cares if you stab someone .:D

[dewilson58]

Those guys are trained to NOT use their gun unless threaten with their or their loveones life. Having a concealed weapon permit does not make one a policeman. I wouldn't want to go thru years of trials ands liberal media bashing because I stepped in and helped. I'm not a policeman.

I'm with you............I would like to help out, but with the some of the courts and media......my gun is at home.

[buggyone]

gated community what a joke


Who ever told you The Villages is a gated community? chilout

[Taltarzac725]

gated community what a joke

I believe this was at a place where no gate would apply?

[Bonny]

gated community what a joke
What gated community are you talking about ? We are not a gated community.

[dewilson58]

Robbery........Robbery at Evans Prairie..........That's the topic.

:thumbup:

[CFrance]

gated community what a joke
As has been stated over and over, this is not a gated community, nor is it advertised as one.

And I agree with Tennisnut, and ultimately Bonanza, that people should wake up and realize that TV is not an unpenetrable bubble, and we should take the same security measures that other communities of 110,000 residents take. There is no such thing as a bubble, IMO.

[PTY Sparky]

Wonder if Evans Prairie and all the other Country Clubs have cameras inside and out? I would sure hope so............Would make it easier to identify these guys and their vehicle.

[karostay]

Perhaps a few more false security gates would help

[KathieI]

"An armed robbery which took place between 1 and 1:30 a.m. today at Evans Prairie Country Club is under investigation by the Sumter County Sheriff�s Office.

An employee of the country club was closing up when he was approached by a masked man armed with a weapon, according to Lt. Chris Hayworth of the sheriff�s office."

Very strange,,, wonder how they got in without being heard??? At 1 am, closing up a CC, I would think the place was locked up and being so large a building, if they broke a window, he would have heard it??? And, how did he see the 2nd man, out a window?? More details needed.

[graciegirl]

As has been stated over and over, this is not a gated community, nor is it advertised as one.

And I agree with Tennisnut, and ultimately Bonanza, that people should wake up and realize that TV is not an unpenetrable bubble, and we should take the same security measures that other communities of 110,000 residents take. There is no such thing as a bubble, IMO.


You said that so NICELY.

[Bogie Shooter]

Wonder if Evans Prairie and all the other Country Clubs have cameras inside and out? I would sure hope so............Would make it easier to identify these guys and their vehicle.

Why? One country club robbery since day one.

[kittygilchrist]

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[kittygilchrist]

///too many fish fryin///

[graciegirl]

What was this employee doing at the restaurant at one in the morning? I would guess cutting up things for the soup. or cleaning off the stove...but how did he have access to the cash??? Certainly that was removed at closing, much earlier.

[tanbcu]

do we need security cameras know

[MikeV]

What was this employee doing at the restaurant at one in the morning? I would guess cutting up things for the soup. or cleaning off the stove...but how did he have access to the cash??? Certainly that was removed at closing, much earlier.

Exactly Gracie. That is why I posted the following�

Let's wait until the investigation is completed. It just seems a convenient story. I hope I am wrong but it happens. Now don't go jumping all over me I am just bringing up the possibility.

Most businesses deposit their daily cash and receipts after closing. If this was just an employee why would he have access to cash that late. If it was a manager that may be different but again lets wait and see what the investigation finds out.

[TVMayor]

"An armed robbery which took place between 1 and 1:30 a.m. today at Evans Prairie Country Club is under investigation by the Sumter County Sheriff�s Office.

An employee of the country club was closing up when he was approached by a masked man armed with a weapon, according to Lt. Chris Hayworth of the sheriff�s office."

Very strange,,, wonder how they got in without being heard??? At 1 am, closing up a CC, I would think the place was locked up and being so large a building, if they broke a window, he would have heard it??? And, how did he see the 2nd man, out a window?? More details needed.

Let me guess�.

Very strange,,, wonder how they got in without being heard??? They walked thur the unlocked front door. Nobody locks doors in TV. And, how did he see the 2nd man, out a window?? When the first man ran out they ran out behind him and seen the second man.

[NJblue]

Exactly Gracie. That is why I posted the following�

Let's wait until the investigation is completed. It just seems a convenient story. I hope I am wrong but it happens. Now don't go jumping all over me I am just bringing up the possibility.

Most businesses deposit their daily cash and receipts after closing. If this was just an employee why would he have access to cash that late. If it was a manager that may be different but again lets wait and see what the investigation finds out.

Good points. A related question is: knowing that the money typically leaves just after closing time, why would two armed robbers show up at 1 in the morning to rob a place? Were they just driving by and saw lights on and took a chance that there was money in the restaurant?

[TVMayor]

Good points. A related question is: knowing that the money typically leaves just after closing time, why would two armed robbers show up at 1 in the morning to rob a place? Were they just driving by and saw lights on and took a chance that there was money in the restaurant?
Well an armed robbery did take place and an undisclosed amount of money was taken, so what ever motivated them be it stupidity, drugs or what ever it worked.

[bimmertl]

All the articles regarding the robbery say pretty much the same thing. Two men robbed and employee of the Evans Prairie Country club at gunpoint around 1 AM Monday morning. The amount of money taken is undisclosed. The daily Sun states two males robbed him before the end of his shift.

Despite the fact there is nothing to indicate he was robbed of anything more than his personal on hand cash, according to the knowledgable sources on TOTV, he was most likely walking around with the cash receipts Evans Prairie took in that day. This despite the fact TOTV experts also state he couldn't have the cash since it's deposited earlier in the evening.

So until there is definitive information this was in fact a business related robbery, let's stick with the few known facts, a guy was robbed at gun point, he happened to work at Evans Prairie. Glad he didn't work at Citizens Bank!

[e-flyer]

let's stick with the few known facts, a guy was robbed at gun point, he happened to work at Evans Prairie.!

Perhaps��he said he was robbed, but it wouldn't be the first time someone made up a story to cover themselves or others. The Police Detectives will sort it out in the end.

[graciegirl]

All the articles regarding the robbery say pretty much the same thing. Two men robbed and employee of the Evans Prairie Country club at gunpoint around 1 AM Monday morning. The amount of money taken is undisclosed. The daily Sun states two males robbed him before the end of his shift.

Despite the fact there is nothing to indicate he was robbed of anything more than his personal on hand cash, according to the knowledgable sources on TOTV, he was most likely walking around with the cash receipts Evans Prairie took in that day. This despite the fact TOTV experts also state he couldn't have the cash since it's deposited earlier in the evening.

So until there is definitive information this was in fact a business related robbery, let's stick with the few known facts, a guy was robbed at gun point, he happened to work at Evans Prairie. Glad he didn't work at Citizens Bank!



Alrighty then.


P.S. Sweetie loved his father's day meal. I didn't spend too much time on TOTV as you suggested. I was able to cook something nice.
As to the comments made. NO one said anything mean about ANYONE. We were just having a conversation.

[bmarlo767]

Let's wait until the investigation is completed. It just seems a convenient story. I hope I am wrong but it happens. Now don't go jumping all over me I am just bringing up the possibility.

I agree

[Palmtree123]

Have any of you ever worked in the restaurant business? No the CC is not open even relatively close to 1 am but the time is takes to close down a restaurant at the end of the night is a long process. And at the end of nights it's not just like you close up shop, there are a lot of things that have to be covered to wrap up the day. It was more than likely a manager there who was closing, and no managers don't just walk around the restaurant with the cash from the days work on them. And why wouldn't a manager have access to the money if they are a closing manager? They do have offices in restaurants. And do you think there is only a front door access to the place?
Did anyone ever think that maybe it could be an old employee that knew the odds and ends of how the process for this restaurant works? And why would the front doors be open after closing? What resturants have you been to that keep the front doors unlocked after they are closed?
Maybe before anyone you make assumptions you should wait for all the details!

[Patty55]

Have any of you ever worked in the restaurant business? No the CC is not open even relatively close to 1 am but the time is takes to close down a restaurant at the end of the night is a long process. And at the end of nights it's not just like you close up shop, there are a lot of things that have to be covered to wrap up the day. It was more than likely a manager there who was closing, and no managers don't just walk around the restaurant with the cash from the days work on them. And why wouldn't a manager have access to the money if they are a closing manager? They do have offices in restaurants. And do you think there is only a front door access to the place?
Did anyone ever think that maybe it could be an old employee that knew the odds and ends of how the process for this restaurant works? And why would the front doors be open after closing? What resturants have you been to that keep the front doors unlocked after they are closed?
Maybe before anyone you make assumptions you should wait for all the details!

Yep, my Hinky Meter went off early on.

[Shimpy]

Palmtree123..........I see you made your 1st post and it was a good one. It's nice for everyone to have many other views and opinions of what happened. It's good to have another join us. Don't be a stranger, post often.

[zonerboy]

What was someone doing at Evans Prairie at 1 am?
In my part of The Villages everything shuts down at 9pm and they roll up the streets at 9:30.

[mfearn285]

agreed Palmtree...

[skyc6]

I was thinking, from the article, that it happened as the employee came out of the building, probably carrying the $$. They wore dark masks and approached in the parking lot.

[USSGompers]

When I worked in the restaurant business (20 yrs)--I was the closing Mgr and worked 2nd shift.

At the end of the night we put all the $$ collected that night into the floor safe- which we DID NOT have the combination.

We left the cash register open with a $20 bill (bait) in it positioned near the camera. Once that $20 was pulled- the camera would take the robber's pic.

No $$ should ever be laying around a restaurant after Closing Time!!