Police Arrest Suspect In Redondo Beach 'Bank Jugging'

REDONDO BEACH, CA — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a bank jugging that took place from Redondo Beach to Palos Verdes earlier this year.

Police say bank jugging is when thieves follow bank customers, often those who've made large cash withdrawals, to steal from them.

In this case, a person had withdrawn about $2,000 in cash from their bank account at a Chase in Redondo Beach on Feb. 1, according to the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department.

Upon leaving the bank, the person drove away toward the Palos Verdes Estates area and the suspect followed them, police said.

A short time later, the person stepped away from their car, leaving it unlocked with the cash inside, police said. That's when the suspect entered the victim's car and stole the money, according to the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department.

Police eventually identified the suspect and served a warrant for their arrest on May 13, according to police. The suspect's identity was not immediately available, and it's unclear what charges, if any, they are facing.

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