Texas crime wave hits New Jersey as town is rocked by ‘jugging’ scheme Jen Ursillo Published: November 20, 2025 A Houston man is accused of "jugging" in Woodbury, Gloucester County (Woodbury PD/Canva)

🏦 Jugging — a crime trend from Texas — has now surfaced in NJ, targeting bank customers carrying cash.

🚔 Police say a Houston man linked to multiple “jugging” burglaries was arrested.

⚠️ Authorities urge residents to hide bank bags, stay alert and call 911 if followed.

WOODBURY — Have you ever heard of “jugging”? It’s a crime that’s prevalent in Texas, but has now made its way to New Jersey.

‘Jugging’ crime trend reaches New Jersey banks

Jugging is when thieves will use a stolen or a rented car and park at banks looking for someone carrying a bank bag, an envelope, or a jug

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