Golf Pro Ricky Barnes Becomes Victim of Theft at Olympia Fields Country Club

A charity golf tournament in Olympia Fields ended on a sour note Monday after the guest of honor, Richard “Ricky” Barnes, had his golf bag, clubs and luxury watch stolen from his rental car, police said.

Barnes, a guest of the Middle Market Open National Kidney Foundation golf tournament, left the items in the vehicle at Olympia Fields Country Club in the 2800 block of Country Club Drive around 4 p.m., according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

When he returned about 25 minutes later, his wallet, golf bag, 14 clubs valued at $3,500, and a Chrome Breitling Bentley watch worth around $8,000 all were missing from the trunk where he'd left them, police said.

Cook County Sheriff’s Office detectives canvassed the area and collected forensic evidence from the scene. They are now reviewing video surveillance, according to the statement.

An alert was sent to local law enforcement agencies to watch for the stolen items, and a Critical Reach Bulletin was sent to officials statewide.

The Cook County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to contact detectives at 708-865-4896. Callers can remain anonymous.