Lakewood Police warn of rising ‘jugging’ robberies

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The Lakewood Police Department is warning residents about a rising crime trend called “jugging,” where suspects target individuals after they leave banks, ATMs, or check-cashing stores.

Police said victims are followed to another location and robbed—often with threats of violence or assault—especially if cash is visible.

There have been reports of jugging in other parts of the Denver metro area…

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