The Brief
- A man suspected of “jugging,” or robbery after following a victim from a bank, was arrested after a police chase last month in Richardson.
- The suspect was spotted at the bank, rammed a patrol car, led officers on a pursuit, and then was found hiding between homes.
- Jugging will soon be a felony offense in Texas because of bill that Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed into law.
RICHARDSON, Texas – A man suspected of “jugging” crimes in Richardson was taken into custody after leading police on a chase and then trying to hide between homes in a neighborhood.
Richardson Jugging Arrest
What we know:
According to the Richardson Police Department, the investigation began in June.
Officer Jeremy Savage responded to a call about a vehicle burglary involving a victim who had just come from a bank. He was able to get a description of the suspect’s vehicle.…