Montreal

Montreal police make arrest in Presidents Cup golf apparel theft

Police say that on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 a person entered a downtown Montreal hotel and stole numerous official items and clothing "from a major golf tournament."

46-year-old man arraigned Friday, remains detained

The Presidents Cup trophy sits on display on the first tee box during first round four-ball match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Royal Montreal Golf Club, in Montreal on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
The Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Royal Montreal Golf Club, on Montreal's Île-Bizard, runs until Sept. 29. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)

Montreal police say they've arrested a man in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars in golf merchandise tied to the Presidents Cup PGA Tour being held this week in the city.

Police say that on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, a person entered a downtown Montreal hotel and stole numerous official items and clothing "from a major golf tournament."

The tournament is taking place at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in the city's northwestern Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève borough through Sunday.

Police say a 46-year-old man was arrested in downtown Montreal on Thursday and was arraigned Friday on a number of charges including theft.

The accused remains detained until his next court appearance.

Police say the investigation is ongoing to locate the stolen golf items and apparel, adding that anyone with information is invited to come forward.