While on patrol, an officer observed a subject running out of the paid area of station. The officer determined that a cell phone theft had just occurred and a foot pursuit ensued. At one point during the pursuit, the suspect threw down the victim's cell phone. The victim's cell phone was subsequently recovered. A search for the suspect yielded negative results. The suspect is described as a Black Male in his teens, 5'05 thin build, wearing a puffy jacket, and dark pants. Station video is to be requested.