Police in Lakewood and Denver are warning residents to be cautious after a rise in a type of theft known as "jugging." That's described as when criminals follow people who withdraw cash from banks, ATMs or check-cashing stores and steal their money once they've left the area where they got their withdrawal.

Lakewood police said a recent case involved a victim who withdrew thousands of dollars, left the cash in a glove compartment, and returned to find it gone. Investigators believe the suspect followed the victim from the bank and waited for the right moment to strike.

"Obviously when something like this happens it's going to come as a shock to someone," said Lakewood Police spokesperson John Romero. "We are seeing thousands of dollars being stolen, and unfortunately there's not a lot th

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