Brazen thief caught on CCTV stealing charity box from fast food restaurant while joking with staff

This is the shocking moment a brazen thief steals a charity box from the counter of a fast food restaurant - while ordering a CHICKEN meal.

The bearded customer was caught on CCTV laughing with staff before stuffing the hospice collection tin down the front of his trousers.

He struck at Pepe's Piri Piri restaurant in Leamington Spa, Warks., at 4pm on January 31.