Tallahassee Police Quick Action Leads to Jugging-Related Arrests

The Tallahassee Police Department released the following press release following an incident in the Village Square Shopping Center:

On September 17, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) responded to the Fresh Market parking lot after reports of an auto burglary. Detectives quickly identified the crime as part of a bank jugging scheme. (Jugging refers to a type of robbery where the thieves work in teams of two to perpetuate a crime.)

The investigation revealed the victim had withdrawn cash and left it inside the vehicle before entering the store. The suspects then burglarized the car and fled the area. Working quicky, TPD tracked the suspects’ movements and determined they had left Tallahassee, traveling south along the coast toward central Florida.

Information was quickly shared with partner agencies, including the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) North Florida Fusion Center. With coordinated support, FHP located the suspect vehicle and apprehended the individuals, who were later identified as being from Texas.

“Staying vigilant and being able to quickly identify crime trends is essential to keeping our community safe,” said Chief Lawrence Revell. “This case is a perfect example of how we can address problems head-on. Let this be a message: Tallahassee is not the place to come to commit crimes and then leave. Our officers, detectives, analysts, and partners will find you, and you will be held accountable.”

This case is a testament to TPD’s ongoing commitment to seeking justice, the speed of real-time intelligence sharing, and the strength of interagency partnerships. Anyone with information related to criminal activity is encouraged to contact TPD at 850-891-4200 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.

Arrested:

• Jostin Moore, 28, Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance, Grand Theft
• Darwin Foster, 28, Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance, Grand Theft

Warrant Issued:

• Ephraim Bernard, 30, Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance, Grand Theft