A late-night theft at a local park ended in a rapid arrest and recovery of stolen property thanks to the swift response of Jamesburg police officers.

The incident began Friday at approximately 10:42 p.m., when the Jamesburg Police Department received a report of a golf cart stolen from Green Acres Park on Augusta Street.

Officers immediately responded to the park and launched an active investigation. Within a short time, officers tracking the area made a breakthrough.

Police located the stolen golf cart loaded onto a trailer parked on nearby McKnight Avenue.

As a direct result of the officers’ fast-paced investigation, police arrested Jonathan Kloc, who has been charged with criminal mischief and receiving stolen property.

The golf cart was removed from the trailer and returned to its rightful owner.

In a statement following the arrest, the Jamesburg Police Department commended the swift teamwork and investigative efforts of the responding officers, noting that their quick actions prevented the property from being permanently lost.