A woman is accused of stealing tip jars from multiple businesses on the Gold Coast and is believed to have been caught on CCTV during the alleged incidents. Reports say cafe owners noticed the thefts and raised concerns after the alleged suspect was seen targeting tip jars at different venues. One outlet describes the alleged theft as taking only seconds, with evidence captured on surveillance footage. Another source reports that the woman is allegedly responsible for tip-jar thefts across more than one cafe, prompting businesses to increase security and alert other operators. A further report says the allegations involve at least five Gold Coast businesses over a short period, including charity collections, and notes that a search may be underway for the person identified on camera. The outlets collectively describe a pattern of quick, targeted thefts and indicate that CCTV footage is central to identifying the alleged offender. No charges or confirmed outcomes are reported in the provided accounts.