Two men are in custody following a vehicle burglary at The Crosslands Shopping Center in Kissimmee that deputies say was part of a growing national crime trend known as “bank jugging,” according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

On March 28, deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress at the busy shopping center. Upon arrival, they found a vehicle with a shattered back window and a deflated rear tire. Witnesses at the scene described a Hispanic male suspect climbing out of the vehicle through the broken window and fleeing in a black Hyundai with a known Florida license plate.

Osceola County Sheriff’s Office detectives in unmarked vehicles, along with the agency’s aviation unit, discreetly tracked the suspects’ Hyundai westbound on Osceola Parkway until it stopped at a Bank of America on Winter Garden Vineland Road in Windermere.

Detectives moved in and arrested both individuals without incident. They were later identified as Daniel Alejandro Campuzano-Moreno and a second unnamed suspect. Both were charged with Burglary to a Conveyance and Criminal Mischief.

Investigators believe the suspects specifically targeted the victim, who had just withdrawn a large sum of cash from a nearby bank. This tactic, commonly referred to as “bank jugging,” involves criminals identifying customers making significant cash withdrawals, following them to another location, and waiting for the right moment—usually when the victim is distracted or away from their vehicle—to strike.

Law enforcement officials warn that bank jugging is becoming increasingly common across the country.

The Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to take the following precautions to avoid becoming victims:

  • Be alert to your surroundings, especially near bank parking lots.

  • Secure your cash in your pockets or a concealed location—avoid carrying visible envelopes.

  • Limit distractions such as phone use or wearing earbuds while at or near banks.

  • Vary your routine to avoid predictable banking habits.

  • Call law enforcement if you believe you’re being followed.

  • Never leave cash inside your vehicle, even for a short time.

“Criminals look for easy opportunities,” said the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in their statement. “By staying alert and taking a few extra precautions, residents can dramatically reduce the risk of falling victim to crimes like jugging.”

Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.