A 17 year old is in custody after stealing a golf cart and driving recklessly through the streets of Apple Valley 
DATE/TIME: May 16, 2019
INCIDENT: Grand Theft Auto - Golf Cart
LOCATION: 10000 block of Apple Valley Road
SUSPECT: 17-year-old male
VICTIM: Ashwood Golf Course, Apple Valley
SUMMARY:
On Thursday May 16, 2019, at about 6:55 PM, Apple Valley Deputies responded to reports of a juvenile who fled from a local group home. Group home staff members were following the juvenile when he ran onto the Ashwood Golf Course and took a golf cart from the clubhouse. The juvenile operated the cart on several city streets, driving through vehicular traffic and even driving against traffic at times. Several deputies responded to the area and the juvenile was located and detained at Deep Creek Road and Ocotillo Way. Deputies took him into custody and recovered the stolen golf cart, returning it to Ashwood Golf Course.
During the incident the juvenile operated the golf cart with no regard for the safety of other motorists, but thankfully no serious accidents occurred, and no one was injured in this incident.
The juvenile was arrested and booked at the High Desert Juvenile Hall for Grand Theft Auto.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Deputy Gregory Guzman, Deputy Mark Lewis or Sergeant James Evans at the Apple Valley Police Department at (760)240-7400.
Refer: Sergeant James R. Evans
Station: Apple Valley Station
Phone No. 760-240-7400
Case No. 181902285
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Apple Valley Police Department
14931 Dale Evans Pkwy
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1