Fontana driver is the victim of the increasing crime of “Bank -jugging” – San Bernardino Sun

A person who has withdrawn money from a Fontana Bank said she followed from people to a gas station where she broke into his car and fled with the money – one of the latest examples of what the authorities say is the growing crime of the “bankjuggle”.

The crime is named according to various reports because people wear large sums of money as it is in a jug. Others referred to the term a piece on the word “attack”. Thieves testify to the victim, the money from ATMs or in a bank, follow them to their houses or other places and then steal the money.

In the event of Fontana theft on July 9, the victim informed the investigators that in the 11200 block of the Sierra Avenue, he had withdrawn a large amount of cash from the branch of Wells Fargo. The man drove to a nearby Chevron station, parked at a pump and approached the company's doors, said official Daniel Romero, a spokesman for the police authority.

“While he was not his vehicle, a black Hyundai Tucson drove with a late model. A large, slim male adult left the passenger seat of the Hyundai, smashed the victim's window and stole the money,” said Romero in an email.

The victim heard the window broke and ran back to his car, but until then the thief had returned to the Hyundai and fled to the north of a woman on Sierra, said Romero. The car had a fake paper license plate, he said.

Romero said he didn't know how much money was stolen.

Romero asked everyone to call the case of 909-350-7740.

“It is a classic case of scrap,” said Romero. While the crime is not new – members of a suspected ring were arrested in South California in 2019 – it is “an escalating criminal activity,” he said.

Criminal prosecution authorities nationwide, including the FBI, have warned the public about the garbage.

Romero offered these safety tips:

• Pay attention to people who apply near the banks without purpose.

• Use your phone or wear earphones to avoid distractions in a bank.

• Place your money in an inconspicuous bag such as a briefcase or wallet instead of the frequently intended small money envelopes or bags.

• Close your car doors before driving away.

• Do not leave any money in your car unattended.

• Pay attention to all cars that you may be anchored. If you believe that you will be persecuted, call 911 or drive directly to the next police station.