Pearland Police Jugging Incident Please Read for your Safety.
The Pearland Police Department and Houston Police Department recently conducted joint "Bank Jugging" operations in Pearland, resulting in one male taken into custody. Bank Jugging refers to a scheme in which an offender(s) follows a bank customer suspected of having large quantities of cash as they leave the bank. The suspects(s) then follow the customer and look for an opportunity to burglarize their vehicles and rob them directly. Here are some tips to follow to stay safe and prevent yourself from becoming a victim of Bank Jugging:
1. Be aware of your surroundings: Be vigilant when arriving and departing. We encourage you to be on the lookout for suspicious activity and make sure you are not being followed.
2. Conceal your money when leaving the bank: Never carry cash in your hand when leaving the bank, and never leave cash in your vehicle.
3. Plan your trip ahead of time: If you have multiple errands to run, go to the bank last. If you think you are being targeted/followed, call 911.