Sugar Land Police Warn Shoppers Of Juggers

SUGAR LAND, TX — Sugar Land Police are warning last minute shoppers to keep a watchful eye when they are on the road to make sure they are not being followed. In recent months, police agencies have reported a spike in a type of thievery known as jugging.

The crime of jugging is usually committed by more than one person, and is common after a customer leave a bank with a large amount of cash, only to be robbed at gunpoint or have their vehicle broken into for the cash.

However, jugging doesn’t just happen at banks. Thieves watch parking lots for large purchases too.

Police warn if you are planning on making a large purchase , such as electronics, phones, computers, etc, to please consider making it the last stop on your shopping trip and taking that purchase directly home.

Many times a thief will watch parking lots and then follow their victim to another location to steal the from their car.

Pay attention and keep your head on a swivel. If you see something or someone suspicious, call SLPD immediately via the non-emergency line: 281-275-2020.

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