Police: North Charleston jugging suspect faces 12 warrants, more charges possible

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — North Charleston police say a two-year investigation into a string of jugging cases has led detectives to a primary suspect now facing multiple warrants.

Police said Bobby Ray Taylor Jr. is the primary suspect. The North Charleston Police Department currently has 12 warrants for Taylor, with additional charges pending, including breaking and entering autos, grand larceny and conspiracy. Taylor could ultimately face up to 54 charges.

Police describe jugging as a crime in which a suspect watches someone make a large cash withdrawal at a bank, then follows them to their next stop. Once the victim leaves their vehicle, investigators say the suspect breaks in and steals the cash.

Detectives believe Taylor will be charged in connection with 18 recent jugging incidents in North Charleston, and possibly more.

Investigators estimate the amount of cash stolen in cases tied to the investigation is $269,350.

He is being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.

The investigation remains ongoing.