VIDEO: Woman caught on camera stealing from tip jars

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A couple of local restaurant owners have released surveillance video of a woman who was caught on camera stealing money out of tip jars, hoping someone will recognize her.

The suspect has targeted at least two restaurants in the Los Angeles area, including Komodo and Slicetruck Pizza.

On Wednesday night, the thief entered Slicetruck Pizza on the 2000 block of Sawtelle Boulevard and appeared to be talking on a cellphone, according to restaurant owner Chris Hanley. She distracted the employees, and when they moved away from the cash register, she reached into the tip jar.

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Restaurant owners say the woman didn't get away with much, but it's the principle of the matter. They say the money was set aside for employees for their good service.

"It's one of those things, everyone knows what tips are for. It rewards somebody for their work," said Hanley.

The restaurant owners have filed police reports and released surveillance videos of the suspect on social media to spread the word to other restaurants.