In an unprecedented joint crime prevention project, the I-Team and Telemundo 47 Investiga sent surveys to hundreds of convicted robbers in New York and New Jersey, asking them questions about how they picked their targets and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim.
The answers from behind bars were eye-opening. See the latest stories in this four-part investigative series below.
PART I: Who They Target
Muggers Reveal How They Target Their Victims
PART II: Warning Signs -- What They Do Before They Strike
Warning Signs You're About to Be Mugged
PART III: What They Would Tell Their Moms
Safety Tips Muggers Would Give Their Moms
PART IV: How to Stop Them