Chief warns of aggressive panhandling

ATASCADERO — Aggressive panhandling has become a problem in Atascadero, Atascadero Police Chief Jerel Haley said. He said that aggressive panhandling refers to when two or more people approach others in a manner that seems threatening or causes them to fear for their safety. He said there have been reports of people approaching both sides of the car to ask for money.

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