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   AUSTIN, Texas - A 22-year-old man was arrested after brutally beating an   
   elderly man during a jugging robbery in Northeast Austin, the Austin Police   
   Department said.   
      
   Police said on July 23, around 12:40 p.m., officers responded to a call   
   reporting a robbery in the 7300 block of Inspiration Drive.   
      
   Christopher Phillips, 22, surveilled bank customers and targeted an 80-   
   year-old man. Phillips followed the victim home from the bank and brutally   
   attacked him as he attempted to enter the victim's home, police said.   
      
   Believing the victim withdrew a large amount of cash, Phillips stole the   
   victim’s wallet and damaged his doorbell camera.   
      
   Phillips was arrested within hours of the robbery taking place.   
      
   "The Austin Police Department would like to remind everyone to be aware of   
   vehicles that loiter in or near a bank parking lot and any vehicles that   
   appear to be conducting stationary or mobile surveillance. Be mindful of any   
   vehicles that appear to be following you," police said.   
      
   Tips to help avoid becoming a victim of jugging:   
      
   Before leaving the counter/ATM after receiving cash, secure it in a   
   different bag (other than the small zipper cash bags or envelopes utilized),   
   such as a briefcase or purse   
      
   Lock your car doors when you get into your vehicle   
      
   If you believe you are being followed from a financial institution for any   
   length, please call 911 or drive to the nearest police station, fire/EMS   
   station.   
      
   Speak with security at your bank to see if they can assist you with large   
   withdrawals or if they have any safety suggestions when withdrawing a large   
   amount of cash.   
      
   Anyone with any information should contact APD's Robbery unit at 512-974-   
   5092. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime   
   Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-   
   8477.   
      
   https://www.fox7austin.com/   
      
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