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Man charged after golf cart stolen, driven on QEW: OPP

A golf cart is seen outside of Mapleview Mall in Burlington. Andrew Collins / Global News

Ontario Provincial Police say a man has been charged after a golf cart was stolen and driven on the QEW Sunday.

Police said they received a call around 12:30 p.m. for reports of a golf cart on the highway in the Brant Street area in Burlington.

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The golf cart was reported stolen from Appleby College in Oakville nearly 20km away, though it’s not clear how long it may have been on the QEW.

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Police said there wasn’t a pursuit, but numerous motorists called in about seeing the vehicle on the highway.

A man was later arrested near Mapleview Mall and charged with theft over $5,000, police said.

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Police said a man was arrested and charged with theft over $5,000. Andrew Collins / Global News
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