Homeless Woman Throws Hot Coffee At Donut Shop Owner

Homeless Woman Throws Hot Coffee At Donut Shop Owner

Shop Owner Speaks Out

The shop owner speaks out about an incident that occurred in her store involving a homeless woman.

Final Confrontation Inside the Shop

  • Security cameras captured the suspect leaving in this direction.
  • The shop owner was unable to watch the security video of the incident.
  • The incident occurred on Friday morning at the donut shop.
  • The woman threw hot coffee at the shop owner after being asked to leave.

Impact on Shop Owner and Community

  • The shop owner is concerned for her safety and that of her customers.
  • She believes that she needs to be more selective about her open-door policy towards the homeless, especially during winter when it's cold.
  • She filed a police report with her husband and wants to see change regarding how lawmakers address homelessness with compassion.

Advice for Dealing with Future Incidents

  • If the woman returns, do not confront her. Simply call for help.
  • The shop owner's eyes, face, and neck are still tender from the attack.
Video description

A confrontation turned violent at local donut shop. A homeless woman threw hot coffee at the owner after she was asked to leave. Jeff Nguyen reports.