DENVER (KDVR) — Several local police departments are warning residents about a growing national crime trend known as “jugging,” when someone watches a person at a bank or ATM and follows them until they can rob them.
The Greeley Police Department warned about this trend and said “jugging” is coordinated — it isn’t just someone waiting in an alley. The robbers will follow people to their next stop, and it could include breaking into someone’s car, holding them up or grabbing whatever they can. The Lakewood Police Department has also spoken about this crime and said the suspect demands money, often with threats of violence or assault.
Greeley police said you may not even realize you’re being targeted until it’s too late. However, there are ways to protect yourself.
How to protect yourself from ‘jugging’
The Denver, Lakewood and Greeley police departments said people should be aware of their surroundings when taking cash out and being discreet about the money…