The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents to be wary of bank jugging incidents, where criminals steal money from victims exiting their bank branch or visiting an ATM. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents to be wary of bank jugging incidents, where criminals steal money from victims exiting their bank branch or visiting an ATM.
According to the Department, bank jugging is when criminals follow people from the bank to steal their money, either by breaking into their car or physically robbing them. This usually happens when the cash is visible after leaving the bank or ATM.
The sheriffs have offered some helpful tips to prevent a bank jugging incident from happening to unsuspecting people:
Bank customers should be aware of their surroundings at all times and should avoid distractions, including being on the phone or even wearing ear buds.
“Secure your cash discreetly after withdrawing, avoid displaying or counting cash in
