>> IT WILL COME >> COUNTRY >> WE SHOWED YOU THIS VIDEO VANDALS CAUSING ABOUT $8,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO A LOCAL GOLF COURSE TO GOLF COURSES. IN FACT, CAPE CORAL POLICE SAY THEY HAD PALMETTO PINES COUNTRY CLUB IN THE SOUTH CAPE AND CORAL OAKS COURSE IN NORTH CAPE GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER MOHAMMED OF DELCO. WE SPOKE TO WORKERS WHO BELIEVE THEY KNOW WHO IS BEHIND THIS CRIME. >> PEOPLE SAY KIDS TREAT CORAL OAKS GOLF COURSE LIKE A PLAYGROUND RIDING THEIR BIKES ALL OVER THEY USE THE GOLF COURSE AS A BMX. AND I THINK IT’S A SHAME THAT THE KIDS HAVE NO RESPECT FOR PEOPLE’S PROPERTY IN GENERAL, NOT JUST HERE, BUT >> ALL OVER THE CITY. ON MONDAY, TEENS VANDALIZED THE PRO SHOP. >> BREAKING INSIDE, BUT DIDN’T STEAL ANYTHING. >> AND BOYS HERE AT CORAL OAKS TELL ME THAT TEENS ARE ALWAYS CALL THE PROBLEMS HERE AND THIS NEEDS TO STOP. THEY SAY THE SEASON, A SLOW AND THEY’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. >> RICHARD OVER SAYS 9-1-1 WAS CALLED THE MULTIPLE TIME BECAUSE OF TEENS. HE BELIEVES, YOU KNOW, THE REASON WHY THEIR SHOP WAS TARGETED. THEY’VE HAD THE PLEASE CALL ON THE FEW TIMES. THEY’VE HAD A BONE TO PICK WITH THE GUY JOHN. HE’S, OF COURSE, INTENDED JUST MANAGES TO STUFF. I’M SURE THAT JUST CAUSING TROUBLE. YOU THEY DON’T LIKE HIM. HE DOESN’T LIKE THEM. THIS ISN’T THE ONLY PLACE TEENS TARGETED. >> COURT PUBLIC SAFETY ARE WORDS THAT CALLS FOR WE HAVE A VESTED INTEREST HERE THAT, YES, THAT IS BROKEN THAT. THE OWNER OF PALMETTO PINES GOLF COURSE TALKING WITH 9-1-1. >> POLICE SAY TEENS WENT THERE TO POLICE REPORT SAYS $8,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE WAS DONE BECAUSE THE KIDS STOLE A GOLF CART, DROVE IT AND EVEN EMPTIED OUT OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER. VIDEO SHOWS THE TEENS MESSING AROUND BEFORE LEAVING. SO IT’S SAFE TO SAY FEEL LIKE THIS IS A PROBLEM. YEAH, IT’S A TOUGH. I THINK IT IS PROBABLY TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PICTURES LAST OCTOBER, GULF COAST NEWS REPORTED ON KIDS DAMAGING THE PALMETTO PINES GOLF COURSE WITH THEIR E-BIKES >> SHOULDN’T BE VANDALIZING. THAT’S NOT KIDS BEING KIDS. IT’S IT’S HURTING THE REST OF US WHO WANT NICE THINGS >> POLICE SAY THEY’RE STILL LOOKING FOR THE 4 PEOPLE IN
Teens accused of vandalizing Cape Coral golf courses, causing $8K in damages
Updated: 7:06 PM EDT May 14, 2026
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Teens in Cape Coral have been accused of vandalizing two golf courses, breaking into a pro shop, and causing thousands of dollars in damages. “They use the golf course as a BMX course,” Sandra Dills, a Cape Coral resident, said. Linda Smith, another Cape Coral resident, expressed frustration over the behavior. “I think it’s a shame that the kids have no respect for people’s property in general. Not just here, but all over the city,” she said. On Monday, teens reportedly broke into the pro shop at Coral Oaks Golf Course but did not steal anything. Employees at the course said teens frequently cause problems and believe the slow season is contributing to the behavior. “They’ve had a bone to pick with the guy; he’s the course superintendent here that just manages the stuff. I’m sure that they’re just causing trouble, you know, they don’t like him. He doesn’t like them,” said Richard Hofer, an employee at Coral Oaks Golf Course. This isn’t the only golf course targeted. At Palmetto Pine Country Club, teens reportedly broke into a vending machine, stole a golf cart, and caused $8,000 in damages, according to a police report. Surveillance video shows teens driving the golf cart, emptying a fire extinguisher, and causing damage before leaving. Linda Smith emphasized the impact of the vandalism. “Kids shouldn’t be vandalizing. That’s not kids being kids, it’s hurting the rest of us who want nice things,” she said. Police are still searching for the four individuals involved in the incidents.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. —
Teens in Cape Coral have been accused of vandalizing two golf courses, breaking into a pro shop, and causing thousands of dollars in damages.
“They use the golf course as a BMX course,” Sandra Dills, a Cape Coral resident, said.
Linda Smith, another Cape Coral resident, expressed frustration over the behavior. “I think it’s a shame that the kids have no respect for people’s property in general. Not just here, but all over the city,” she said.
On Monday, teens reportedly broke into the pro shop at Coral Oaks Golf Course but did not steal anything. Employees at the course said teens frequently cause problems and believe the slow season is contributing to the behavior.
“They’ve had a bone to pick with the guy; he’s the course superintendent here that just manages the stuff. I’m sure that they’re just causing trouble, you know, they don’t like him. He doesn’t like them,” said Richard Hofer, an employee at Coral Oaks Golf Course.
This isn’t the only golf course targeted. At Palmetto Pine Country Club, teens reportedly broke into a vending machine, stole a golf cart, and caused $8,000 in damages, according to a police report. Surveillance video shows teens driving the golf cart, emptying a fire extinguisher, and causing damage before leaving.
Linda Smith emphasized the impact of the vandalism. “Kids shouldn’t be vandalizing. That’s not kids being kids, it’s hurting the rest of us who want nice things,” she said.
Police are still searching for the four individuals involved in the incidents.
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