Organized 'bank juggers' caught surveilling Southern California victim
Four people were arrested in connection with an organized “bank jugging” operation in San Bernardino County after investigators were able to piece together surveillance footage capturing the crime, officials announced. Officers with the Chino Police Department responded to reports of the Oct. 10 incident after the victim, who had just come from withdrawing cash [...]
Four people were arrested in connection with an organized “bank jugging” operation in San Bernardino County after investigators were able to piece together surveillance footage capturing the crime, officials announced.
Officers with the Chino Police Department responded to reports of the Oct. 10 incident after the victim, who had just come from withdrawing cash at a nearby bank, had the money snatched right out of his back pocket.
Bank jugging is a term used to describe a crime of opportunity where thieves watch for victims leaving banks or ATMs with cash and then find an opening to steal the money.
Authorities did not say exactly where the crime unfolded, but in surveilling footage released by police, the victim is seen driving away from the bank as two suspect vehicles follow a short distance behind.
Investigators compiled surveillance footage to track down an organized group of bank juggers who robbed a man on Oct. 9, 2024. (Chino PD) 
Investigators compiled surveillance footage to track down an organized group of bank juggers who robbed a man on Oct. 9, 2024. (Chino PD) 
Investigators compiled surveillance footage to track down an organized group of bank juggers who robbed a man on Oct. 9, 2024. (Chino PD) 
Investigators compiled surveillance footage to track down an organized group of bank juggers who robbed a man on Oct. 9, 2024. (Chino PD) 
Investigators compiled surveillance footage to track down an organized group of bank juggers who robbed a man on Oct. 9, 2024. (Chino PD) 
Investigators compiled surveillance footage to track down an organized group of bank juggers who robbed a man on Oct. 9, 2024. (Chino PD) 
Investigators compiled surveillance footage to track down an organized group of bank juggers who robbed a man on Oct. 9, 2024. (Chino PD) 
Investigators compiled surveillance footage to track down an organized group of bank juggers who robbed a man on Oct. 9, 2024. (Chino PD)
A short time later, the male victim, behind the wheel of a small dark-colored four-door car, notices his rear passenger side tire has a flat and pulls into a nearby neighborhood where he exits the vehicle and inspects the tire.
Home surveillance cameras in the area then captured the two suspect vehicles circling the streets where the victim was inspecting his tire. Moments later two of the robbery suspects are seen walking on the street in different directions.
Unbeknownst to the victim, a male suspect approached him from behind as he was bent over looking at the flat tire, snatched the envelope of cash from his back pocket and immediately turned and fled.
Investigators and crime analysts were able to piece together footage from different cameras and use it to identify the two vehicles involved in the robbery, as well as arrest record that identified those involved, according to a news release from Chino PD.
It’s unclear exactly how long it took to identify the vehicles and suspects, but authorities said that all four were arrested in two separate locations.
“Most of the money was recovered, along with additional evidence linking them to the crime, including a handgun,” police said.
No information was provided on the identity of the four suspects or what charges they are likely to face.
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