[N44125]

The online newspaper reported another golf cart stolen, this one on the historic site...the 4th on the same night (Mar 25th).

Is it just me or are we having a drastic increase in golf cart thefts? Why?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by N44125

The online newspaper reported another golf cart stolen, this one on the historic site...the 4th on the same night (Mar 25th).

Is it just me or are we having a drastic increase in golf cart thefts? Why?

Did those fool judges let those guys out?

[redwitch]

Probably a ring. Easy to steal the carts left in carports or anywhere else outside. I have faith in our Sheriffs. They caught a couple of guys who stole a few carts. They'll catch this group when they come back for more if not before.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Probably a ring. Easy to steal the carts left in carports or anywhere else outside. I have faith in our Sheriffs. They caught a couple of guys who stole a few carts. They'll catch this group when they come back for more if not before.

I agree.

[Bonnevie]

our neighborhood group had someone from Sheriffs ofc speak last week and he said there's a rash of Yamaha cart burglaries. So those of you with that brand, be extra careful.

[Chatbrat]

Its the drug epidemic--people are desperate for $ to feed their habit-car break ins--IMHO, we are easy targets & we represent

[N44125]

Update...Thursday...Apr 6th...according to the online newspaper, 2 more golf carts stolen...both Yamahas. One from MVP in Brownwood, one from Stonecrest.

[TheDude]

Originally Posted by N44125

Update...Thursday...Apr 6th...according to the online newspaper, 2 more golf carts stolen...both Yamahas. One from MVP in Brownwood, one from Stonecrest.

did the say if the Yamahas were 2017 or older. Because the 2017 have a different key ignition, the older ones have a standard key. Unless they were stolen by trailer truck and that would stick out.

Also, the Brownwood thief seems odd, was it late at night?. I ask because McAllister's deli is packed in the afternoon and people sit outside, however MVP area is usually empty and MVP has windows facing the roads, so many people can see.

I hate to think Brownwood isn't safe.

I am surprised Sumter county doesn't use decoy carts to see who is doing this.

[DARFAP]

My Yamaha 2012.5 was stolen at Brownwood last August. Never found it. I now own a Par Car and had a kill switch installed. I hope they catch and severely punish these bast...ds.

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[l2ridehd]

Prior to the Villages in Sumter county they had a very small tax base, one full time and a couple part time police, than came The Villages. The tax base went up 800 times, no new schools required and they increased the police and fire budgets 300 fold. In this "city" of 120,000 we have a huge tax base very limited school requirements, and lower other services when compared to cities this size elsewhere in the country. We also have a very low crime rate. If Sumter county wants to keep that size police force, we the voters do have choices, than they should do everything possible to make this place completely crime free. They have a budget large enough to protect a city twice this size and should have every crime resolved ASAP. Go look at cities this size all over the country and look at police budgets, number of officers, and compare it to here.

I am not trying to say we shouldn't have that size police force, am just pointing out that if we do, they should not be out here doing traffic stops when we have other more serious crime. They should be all over this type crime and any others that happen. We are the goose that has laid them a golden egg and we do vote at a very high % of residents. I don't mind paying for more police if they get results. But if they don't, I would not hesitate to slash their budget to be more in line with the rest of the US for a size for size city.

[Chatbrat]

Surveillance cameras should be installed in all Villages parking lots--Walmart has them--we should have them--great deterrent,also--anytime you see a golf cart on a trailer--take note of the license tag-turn it into the Sheriff

[bagboy]

But, traffic stops are the very reason many criminals are apprehended.

[N44125]

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[village dreamer]

how about some cameras on bvb and morse bvd , record all cars and trucks.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

how about some cameras on bvb and morse bvd , record all cars and trucks.

How about just putting cameras on every single street...and looking at the front of every house?