Gardaí issue alert about rising cases of Bank Jugging
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Bank Jugging occurs when a thief parks outside of a bank and watches patiently as customers go in and out.
The suspect targets anyone who comes out with a bank bag, coin box or bank envelope that looks like they may have a large amount of cash.
They then follow the customer and break into their car or steal from the victim directly. There has ben a number of reported cases in Kildare and other areas over the past year.
Most often the crime occurs at the destination the victim stops at after leaving the bank such as a restaurant, shop or their home. When the customer attempts to leave their vehicle they are robbed.
WATCH: Offaly Gardaí issue alert about rising cases of Bank Jugging
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Offaly Gardaí issue alert about rising cases of Bank Jugging
Bank Jugging occurs when a thief parks outside of a bank and watches patiently as customers go in and out.
The suspect targets anyone who comes out with a bank bag, coin box or bank envelope that looks like they may have a large amount of cash.
They then follow the customer and break into their car or steal from the victim directly. A number of cases have been reported in Laois and Offaly over the past year where unoccupied cars have been targeted.