Posted on: August 10, 2026 07:00 AM

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Restaurant manager charged in theft and burglary at somers national golf club

The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in Somers announced the arrest of David Chung, 37, of Somers, New York, for Burglary in the 2nd Degree, a class C felony; Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, a class D felony; and Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, a class D felony, following an investigation into a series of incidents in Westchester County.

The investigation began after State Police learned that on July 25, 2026, Chung obtained a combined $4,800 from two individuals after claiming the money was needed to repair damage they had caused at Somers National Golf Club, located at 1000 West Hill Drive in Somers, before an event scheduled for the following day.

On July 26, State Police responded to Somers National Golf Club for a reported larceny after approximately $12,000 in business proceeds was discovered missing.

Investigators identified Chung, who was employed as a restaurant manager at the golf club.

Four days later, while the investigation remained ongoing, State Police returned to Somers National Golf Club for a reported burglary. The investigation determined that Chung forcibly entered the clubhouse during the early morning hours and stole more than $2,600 in checks and cash, as well as multiple golf bags containing clubs and other equipment valued at approximately $9,500.

On August 7, 2026, Chung was arrested and arraigned.

From NYSP