An early morning theft of a tip container at a restaurant in Elizabeth has police investigating.
According to reports, the incident happened at the Parador Rojo 2 Restaurant that's located in the 500 block of Morris Avenue shortly before 9 a.m.
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The surveillance video of the incident shows the alleged suspect approach the cash register where he then took some of the money out before visually scanning the establishment to see if anyone was looking.
The man stuffed the entire container inside a blue coat before exiting the restaurant.
The man is about 6'1" tall and about 210 pounds. He was wearing a royal blue, dark pants, and a dark hat.
The suspect appears to have some missing teeth in the rear of his mouth.
Police are investigating.