TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a ‘bank jugging’ theft that happened on Friday, April 5th.
“Bank jugging” is a term for when criminals target people who withdraw cash from banks or ATMs. They watch for individuals leaving with bank envelopes or bags and then follow them to steal the money.
The suspect, who can be seen in the video below, followed the victim from a bank on W. Kennedy Blvd. after the victim withdrew money.
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The victim then parked at a nearby restaurant in the 2100 block of W. Kennedy Blvd. The suspect broke into the victim’s truck through the front passenger window and stole the cash, which had been left in the center console.
The suspect is a black male, approximately 18-25 years old, with pierced ears.
He has a medium build and short black hair. He was seen wearing a blue disposable mask, a white hoodie, and yellow and black gloves. He was driving a white Kia Sportage.
Tampa Police Detectives are working with their counterparts at the Houston (TX) Police Department. They believe the suspect may be part of a group that travels between the Houston and Tampa Bay areas to commit similar crimes.
If you can help identify this suspect, please call Tampa Police at 813.231.6130 or contact Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay at 800.873.TIPS.
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