E-bikers were spotted causing damage and safety concerns at Palmetto-Pine Country Club in Cape Coral, prompting the owner and staff to seek help from the community and police.”They’re destructive and destroying property,” said Gerry Karlen, the owner of the club. He noted he’s been chasing e-bikers off his property almost daily for about a month.”A game of cat and mouse. They made it a game. They taught me. They taunt our golfers,” Karlen added. He also said the bikers are using the golf course for fun, but it is costing him thousands of dollars in cleanup. “We have a lot of members that live on the golf course. They’re helping. We just try to get ahold of the police as fast as we can,” said Scott Beaugureau, the head golf professional at the club. Cape Coral police say they are actively investigating the situation but have not made any arrests because they have not identified the individuals involved. Police add they are checking in on the property as part of their investigation.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
E-bikers were spotted causing damage and safety concerns at Palmetto-Pine Country Club in Cape Coral, prompting the owner and staff to seek help from the community and police.
“They’re destructive and destroying property,” said Gerry Karlen, the owner of the club. He noted he’s been chasing e-bikers off his property almost daily for about a month.
“A game of cat and mouse. They made it a game. They taught me. They taunt our golfers,” Karlen added.
He also said the bikers are using the golf course for fun, but it is costing him thousands of dollars in cleanup.
“We have a lot of members that live on the golf course. They’re helping. We just try to get ahold of the police as fast as we can,” said Scott Beaugureau, the head golf professional at the club.
Cape Coral police say they are actively investigating the situation but have not made any arrests because they have not identified the individuals involved. Police add they are checking in on the property as part of their investigation.
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