TBO.com = A $3,000 reward is being offered for information in the beating death of a restaurant manager who confronted men who left without paying.

About 9:38 p.m. July 14, employees and witnesses say the Tain "Andrew" Tian followed after three male customers who left the New Dynasty Chinese Restaurant, 6131 South Tamiami Trail, without paying their $30 bill, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. They heard tires squeal a short time later but did not find Tian for some time and did not know how he was injured.

Tian was found unconscious in the driveway of a nearby business and transported to the hospital, where he underwent surgery, the sheriff's office said. Tian, 51, died Friday of severe head injuries. Continue