The disc golf equipment at Arcola Heights Park in Stillwater Township has been stolen, and police want to know who took it.

Nine poles and baskets — estimated value of $3,600 — were stolen between April 20 and April 29, said Police Chief Steve Nelson.

In disc golf, players throw a disc into a basket instead of hitting a ball toward a hole.

Nelson said the poles and baskets weren’t secured properly when they were installed a few years ago. “All they had to do was remove a bolt, and they could take the pole and the basket,” he said. “They were locked, but the suspects were able to remove a bolt, and pull out the pole, and away it went.”

Arcola Heights Park is near Minnesota 95 and 100th Street North.

The township’s park committee would like to replace the equipment immediately because disc golf season is underway, said Kathy Schmoeckel, town clerk. The committee is recommending the town board authorize paying the $500 deductible necessary to replace them, she said.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call Nelson at 651-439-0796 or the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 651-439-9381.

Mary Divine can be reached at 651-228-5443. Follow her at twitter.com/MaryEDivine.