Lindsay Lohan's necklace theft 'clearly visible on surveillance video'

One of Lindsay Lohan’s friends distracted an employee at a Los Angeles-area jewelry store as she swiped a necklace worth 2,500 dollars, it has emerged.

The person was seen on store surveillance video shopping with the troubled starlet, law enforcement officials revealed.

"Lindsay had removed a necklace of hers that she was wearing when she tried on the necklace in question," the New York Post quoted a source as telling RadarOnline.com.

"As Lindsay was putting her necklace back on, it''s apparent the store clerk was distracted by the male companion that was with Lindsay.

"The video then shows Lindsay and her male friend walking out of the store, all while Lindsay was wearing the necklace," said the source.

"It''s all clearly visible on the video," the source added.