Arlington police release video of recent 'jugging' theft

Arlington police are urging people to be careful at banks and ATMs after a recent break-in that was caught on video.

Police call it "jugging," which is when criminals wait around banks, then follow people and steal money.

Video shows a man being targeted after visiting a bank in Arlington recently.

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Dallas police see an uptick in 'jugging' robberies

Dallas police say they are seeing an increase in what is known as jugging, when criminals wait for people to come outside a bank with money and then take that money from them.

The suspects broke into his vehicle and stole items left in plain sight.

Jugging happens year-round, but police expect an increase during tax season when people get their refunds.

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