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A woman has allegedly been caught on CCTV stealing tip jars from multiple cafes in Queensland, in some cases taking about six months’ worth of cash.
Security footage from several cafes on the Gold Coast allegedly shows the woman waiting for staff to become distracted before putting tip jars in her handbag and walking away.
“Five seconds and she’s gone,” Goya Cafe owner Chana Murakawa told 7News.
About an hour later, another cafe was allegedly similarly targeted.
Days later, more footage emerged from BSKT Cafe.
“We quickly looked back on camera and couldn’t believe it,” owner Sonia Griggins said.
“She’s doing the rounds.”
Business owners say the alleged thefts have happened in areas including Broadbeach, Miami, Coolangatta and Kirra over the past two weeks.
Beefy’s Pies and Cafe All Sorts are also among the businesses affected.
Jennifer Roch said the stolen jar from her business had donations for animal rescue organisation 4Paws.
“Ours was a charity jar, so we donate to 4Paws charity and people put tips in, so there was a fair bit in there,” she said.
Ms Murakawa said her jar contained about six months’ worth of tips.
“So we are warning everyone,” she said.
“This lady is dangerous.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Queensland Police.
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