https:\/\/youtu.be\/Jy5EIkasy40<\/a><\/p>\nThe suspect, who can be seen in the video, followed the victim from a bank on
\nW. Kennedy Blvd. after the victim withdrew money. The victim then parked at a
\nnearby restaurant in the 2100 block of W. Kennedy Blvd. The suspect broke into
\nthe victim’s truck through the front passenger window and stole the cash,
\nwhich had been left in the center console.<\/p>\n
The suspect appears to be a black male, approximately 18-25 years old, with
\npierced ears. He has a medium build, short black hair, and can be seen wearing
\na blue disposable mask, white hoodie, and yellow & black gloves. He was seen
\ndriving a white Kia Sportage.<\/p>\n
Tampa Police Detectives are working with their counterparts at the Houston
\n(TX) Police Department as they believe the suspect may be part of a group that
\ntravels between the Houston and Tampa Bay areas committing similar crimes.<\/p>\n
If you can help identify this suspect, please call Tampa Police at
\n813.231.6130 or contact Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay at 800.873.TIPS.<\/p>\n
The Tampa Police Department is encouraging the community to be aware of their
\nsurroundings and take precautions to avoid becoming a bank jugging victim.
\nSome safety tips include:
\nNot displaying large sums of cash in public.
\nVarying your routine when visiting a bank.
\nBeing alert for suspicious individuals loitering around banks.
\nDepositing large sums of cash promptly.
\nConsidering the use of a night deposit box.
\nIf followed, drive to a well-lit, populated location, and call
\nthe police.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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“Bank jugging” is a term used when criminals target people who withdraw cash