The Wrightsville Beach Police Department are searching for two men that appear to be caught on video taking money from the tip jar of a pizzeria in the downtown business district.
Vito’s Pizzeria, at 8 N. Lumina Ave., reported the larceny at 9:11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, but Wrightsville Beach Police Capt. J. Bishop said that it’s not clear whether the theft occurred earlier.
In the video, which was widely posted on social media accounts, one man appeared to distract the attendant at the counter while the other stuck his hand into the tip jar, grabbing what an employee approximated to be about $30. Bishop said the suspects were two black males, between the ages of 18 and 22.
“Hopefully somebody will recognize them,” Bishop said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Wrightsville Beach Police Department at (910) 256-7945 or the non-emergency 911 line at (910)452-6120.
