The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the shoplifting occurred at men's clothing store Ari at 8633 Sunset Blvd. sometime between noon and 3 p.m. on Monday.
Video shows when the man walks right up to a rack and grabs two leather coats before taking off.
Authorities say the two jackets were worth an estimated $5,000.
The theft came to light when an employee noticed a shortage in inventory, according to LASD's West Hollywood station.
Authorities did not have a detailed description on the suspect.