A re-emergence of the pigeon drop scam in Texarkana, Texas, has prompted police to warn the public about being cautious of strangers approaching them in parking lots.

“Anyone that approaches in a parking lot is suspicious,” said Sgt. Shawn Fitzgerald, Texarkana, Texas, Police Department spokesman.

The scam has been reported from busy shopping centers including Sam’s Club, Kmart and Home Depot, Fitzgerald said.

“Suspects will usually operate in large shopping center parking lots where there’s a lot of foot traffic,” said Fitzgerald.

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