Thieves posing as charity workers steal from diners at restaurants, coffee shops in major city

Police are warning restaurant and coffee shop customers in Chicago to watch their belongings following eight reported thefts in which individuals posing as charity fundraisers stole valuables from unsuspecting diners. The thefts occurred between Oct. 7 and Oct. 18 in the Loop, West Loop and Near South Side neighborhoods, according to a Chicago Police Department business alert issued Oct. 21. RESTAURANTS WARN TIPPED WAGE CHANGES COULD RAISE PRICES, CUT JOBS, RESHAPE DINING EXPERIENCE Police said