Police: Alabama man steals Braves golf cart at SunTrust Park, crashes, runs

Marcus Jerry Stephens (Credit: Cobb County Sheriff's Office)

Marcus Jerry Stephens (Credit: Cobb County Sheriff's Office)

Cobb County police had to physically stop an Alabama man who they say stole a golf cart at SunTrust Park about 1:40 a.m. Wednesday.

Marcus Jerry Stephens allegedly stole a $4,500 Toro 3100 golf cart that belongs to the Atlanta Braves, according to an arrest warrant.

A witness had to chase Stephens after he crashed into a metal pole and ran, the warrant states.

Officers arrested Stephens on charges of obstruction and felony theft. He was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center and released on a $6,820 bond.

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