Stolen Maintenance Vehicles Recovered After Overnight Burglary at Sevenoaks Golf Club

A Kubota Gator and a John Deere ride-on buggy were stolen in an overnight burglary at Lullingstone Park Golf Club, but both were recovered within hours after officers searched the surrounding area and found them abandoned in a nearby field.

Kent Police was called at 5.55am on Thursday 22 October to reports of a burglary that had taken place overnight at the golf club, off Chelsfield Road near Eynsford. Several buildings on site had been damaged, and a number of items taken, including the two maintenance vehicles. Officers carried out enquiries and searched the surrounding area, locating both vehicles in a nearby field; they have since been returned to the club. The investigation into the burglary itself remains ongoing.

Anyone with relevant information is asked to call Kent Police's appeal line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/175212/26. Local residents with private CCTV, and drivers with dashcam footage who were in the area around the time of the burglary, are also asked to check for anything relevant. Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.

Source: Kent Police