WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Residents of the Hidden Golf Club neighborhood woke up to a different kind of bogey this past Memorial Day, as a brazen thief made off with both a golf cart and a bicycle from Century Drive in Winter Haven.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is now on the hunt for the suspect, whose late-night caper was caught on surveillance video.
The incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025. The suspect, described as a white or Hispanic male, casually strolled away with a burgundy 2022 Advanced EV golf cart, valued at an estimated $4,000-$5,000, and with the serial number LT-A0077444.
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Not content with just the cart, the thief also pedaled away on a bicycle.
The suspect was last seen sporting a distinctive outfit: camo shorts, a black shirt with an Adidas logo, gold chains, and blue slides.
Detective Alcade is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information to contact him directly at 863-271-3812.
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For those who wish to remain anonymous but still want to help bring this golf-cart-and-bike bandit to justice, Heartland Crime Stoppers offers several avenues for submitting tips, with the added incentive of a potential reward:
DOWNLOAD the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet
CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click “Submit A Tip”
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