lindsaylooking230.jpgA surveillance video may be the "smoking gun" in the Lindsay Lohan jewelry theft case.

Surveillance footage provided by Kamofie & Company shows that one of Lindsay's male friends who was shopping with her that day distracted the store clerk while the 24-year-old actress tried on the necklace, according to RadarOnline.com.

A source tells the site:

    "Lindsay had removed a necklace of hers that she was wearing when she tried on the necklace in question. As Lindsay was putting her necklace back on, it's apparent the store clerk was distracted by the male companion that was with Lindsay."


As for the actual moment the necklace was allegedly taken from the store, Radar's source adds:

    "The video then shows Lindsay and her male friend walking out of the store, all while Lindsay was wearing the necklace. It's all clearly visible on the video."


Lilo has claimed all along that the store loaned the necklace to her and that she did not steal it.

On February 8th Lohan pleaded not guilty on charges of felony grand theft. During her hearing yesterday, Judge Schwartz told Lindsay that if she accepts a plea deal, she will be spending time in jail. If she rejects the deal, her case will go to a preliminary hearing and possibly to trial.

Find out when Lindsay will be heading back to court ... after the jump.