Caught on camera: A tourist in Key West reaches into a coffee shop’s tip jar and steals about $20 while paying for her order.
When employees at The Funky Rooster Coffee House confronted her and called the police, officers quickly tracked her down on Duval Street. Bodycam footage shows the woman (a 63-year-old from New Jersey) denying it even after being shown the surveillance video — claiming she might have just “bumped” the jar.
She was arrested for misdemeanor petty theft, released on a $1,000 bond, and later pleaded no contest. Her daughter was also present and got a lecture from officers about the situation.
Stealing from hard-working baristas and service staff? Not a good look — especially on vacation. Tips are how these folks make ends meet.
What kind of person does this?