REDONDO BEACH, Calif. — Surveillance video shows the manager of a California restaurant get hit by a car as he tries to stop suspects accused of trying to leave the restaurant without paying their bill.
On Facebook, the Ragin Cajun Cafe in Redondo Beach, California, posted surveillance video showing their employee get hit by the car, described as an older model Chrysler. In the post, the restaurant said the employee suffered only bruises and scratches.
Calling on our South Bay community One of our employees was hit by a car (on purpose) today while tying to stop them from dine & dashing. It happened today at 1:10 pm at Ragin Cajun Cafe 525 S. PCH in Redondo. They took off South down PCH. Older model maroon/burgundy Chrysler late 80’s Early 90’s model. Black male with braids, White female light brown hair in a pony, mid-20’s. If you see anybody who fits this description PLEASE call the Redondo Police Dept and let us know. License plate starts with 7W2 or 2W7 Thank GOD our employee didn’t hit his head and rolled off just before the car entered onto PCH, abrasions on his legs, bruised knees and ankle.. adrenaline might be hiding more injuries. I’m so MAD!! Protecting our business.. this was intentional. Nobody deserves this!
Posted by Ragin Cajun Cafe on Monday, January 3, 2022
The restaurant’s owner, Lisa Hodges, told KTLA the people in the car had been eating at the restaurant, ordering some of the more expensive items from the menu, and then left before paying their $90 bill.
Video shows the restaurant employee leave and run up to the car, where KTLA reported he asked the diners to pay for their bill.
Hodges told KCBS they have seen an increase in dine-and-dash robberies, especially with more people eating outdoors.
Redondo police told KTLA they are working to identify the suspects, who have not yet been caught.
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