Lafayette Police Asking For Help Identifying Tip Jar Thief

Lafayette Crime Stoppers posted on Facebook that are looking for the individual who stole a tip jar from Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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According to Lafayette Crime Stoppers, The DoorDash driver arrived at the Tropical Smoothie Cafe located at 458 Heymann Blvd. in Lafayette to pick up an order on Wednesday, August 7th. Once he secured the DoorDash Order, instead of leaving the establishment, the suspect snagged the tip jar off the counter once the employee went back into the kitchen area.

Law enforcement says the estimated value of the money stolen was around $40. While it isn't a large sum of money, it's the principle of the individual's actions.

Lafayette Police is asking for the public's help in identifying the individual below.

If you know the identity of the pictured subject, please call Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS (8477) or by downloading the P3 TIPS Mobile App or by dialing **TIPS (**8477) on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.

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