‘Jugging’ is a modern robbery technique where criminals target individuals after they withdraw cash from banks or ATMs. Thieves usually surveil financial institutions and wait for someone they suspect is carrying a significant sum. The perpetrators then follow their target—sometimes for miles—and attack when the person lets their guard down, often at places like parking lots, gas stations, or even outside their own homes.
Rise of Jugging in Illinois
Once more associated with states like Texas and Florida, jugging has now emerged as a growing threat in Illinois and across the Midwest. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, have documented a concerning rise in such incidents statewide. Recently, several cases in suburban Chicago, including the…..