Seattle police apprehended a 33-year-old woman on Thursday evening following an incident at a West Seattle gas station where she allegedly stole hot coffee and assaulted an employee. The confrontation occurred at a gas station located in the 5400 block of Delridge Way Southwest around 9:17 p.m. on April 10.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 45-year-old clerk who was soaked in coffee and visibly distressed, exhibiting signs of severe pain with a bright red face, neck, and chest.
Gas station workers often encounter various situations, ranging from routine transactions to confrontational encounters. In this case, the employee’s attempt to resolve the situation by asking the woman to pay for her coffee resulted in a violent response. Such incidents can have lasting effects on employees, impacting their sense of security and well-being in their workplace…