[Chatbrat]

The more the villages expands into have not territory, the more the crime rate

[rubicon]

55,000 golf carts in TV alone.... 4 stolen. Agree one is too many but risk is inherent in living and as the general area grows so does the degree of risk. How much time and expense should be devoted to issues like this as opposed to other crimes, etc.? Police can't be everywhere and do everything.

[Shimpy]

In most places a stolen car, or in our case a golf cart, wouldn't even be in the news.

[DARFAP]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

In most places a stolen car, or in our case a golf cart, wouldn't even be in the news.

Well wait until it happens to you

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[Bay Kid]

Most all have camera phones. Be alert of anyone loading a cart and snap a picture if it seems suspicious.

[Jdmiata]

Every community has crime. I have no stats to back me up , but I feel that TV has very little crime.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Jdmiata

Every community has crime. I have no stats to back me up , but I feel that TV has very little crime.

I had my car stolen once in CT and I was not a happy camper.

The police do a good job of catching people.

[summerhill]

I agree that is probably fueled by the drug epidemic and low wages in this area. A quick couple grand by stealing a newer golf cart is sure an incentive to get into this business. A kill switch only works some of the time. Just as easy to push the cart onto a flat bed while it is parked in one of the lots. There are probably a number of rings in the area. Two ways to combat this... register all golf cart vins and the Villages should seriously consider cameras in the big parking lots, such as, by MVP, grocery stores, by the Squares, etc. place them up high so the thieves won't notice. just sayin....

[EPutnam1863]

Originally Posted by 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.

Who buys these carts from the thieves?

[EPutnam1863]

Originally Posted by 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

I am not sure if the Sheriff can do anything about it. I reported a license tag that drove in the wrong direction on a one-way street and was told I had to give the name of the driver. This was in Florida.

[Chatbrat]

There are no vin #'s--these carts could be sold on Craig's list, or any golf cart dealers lot, in any state

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

There are no vin #'s--these carts could be sold on Craig's list, or any golf cart dealers lot, in any state

Where is the serial number on a Yamaha golf cart?
The serial number is located near the drivers side rear tire underneath the golf cart. The Yamaha G2 began production in 1985 and the serial number can be located in one of two places. Either under the seat towards the front of the golf cart, or under the front bumper on the frame of the golf cart.

A VIN number identifies the same as a serial number but unless a grinder was used there is a identification number on each cart. Thank You.

[dirtbanker]

Well a little prevention goes a long way...I have a 50' length of 3/8" hardened chain and 2 padlocks in my cart. Every time I park it (even to just run in for a second); I run the chain through all 4 wheels, through both arm rests and the steering wheel. I then wrap it around a tree or fire hydrant. To this day, my cart has never been stolen!

My wife gets a little aggravated with the amount of time I spend finding a parking spot that will accommodate this procedure, and she gets annoyed at how much time I spend chaining or un-chaining, but I assure her it is definitely less time than it would take us to walk home drunk.

One time I thought our cart was stolen, but she remembered we had parked in a different lot...

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by dirtbanker

Well a little prevention goes a long way...I have a 50' length of 3/8" hardened chain and 2 padlocks in my cart. Every time I park it (even to just run in for a second); I run the chain through all 4 wheels, through both arm rests and the steering wheel. I then wrap it around a tree or fire hydrant. To this day, my cart has never been stolen!
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I just leave my keys in the cart and hope it's taken and my insurance will pay me more than I'd get for a trade in.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

I just leave my keys in the cart and hope it's taken and my insurance will pay me more than I'd get for a trade in.