Authorities in a popular West Coast destination are warning residents and visitors about a growing trend in which thieves are targeting bank customers.

"The Hermosa Beach Police Department has recently noticed an uptick in bank jugging incidents within our city and surrounding areas," the Police Department posted on Instagram Thursday.

Authorities said the bank jugging crooks watch people as they withdraw cash from banks, credit unions or ATMs and then follow them to another location. The victims are then robbed or have their unattended vehicle broken into.

Police offered the following tips to prevent bank jugging: • Hide your cash: Make sure you conceal your money prior to leaving the confines of the bank or ATM • Stay alert: Look around the parking lot for anyone watching or linge

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