Customer Pours Iced Coffee on 7-Eleven Store Counter in Dispute Over Cost

Tom Ozimek
9/21/2018
Updated:
9/21/2018

Police in Suffolk County appealed to the public for help to identify a woman who poured iced coffee over a counter at a 7-Eleven store, allegedly damaging hundreds of dollars of merchandise.

Suffolk County Police shared footage of the incident on Sept. 19, which they said occurred at a 7-Eleven store on Montauk Highway, in Mastic, New York, on Aug. 30, and was sparked by a dispute over the price of the drinks.

The video shows the woman standing opposite the clerks at the convenience store, with three beverages in front of her on the counter, as well as several other items.

The woman can be seen arguing with the clerks, while talking on the phone at the same time.

The woman argues with a 7-Eleven clerk on Aug. 30. (Screengrab/Suffolk County Police)
The woman argues with a 7-Eleven clerk on Aug. 30. (Screengrab/Suffolk County Police)

At one point she removes several items that were stacked on top of one of the beverages, takes off the lid, and throws the liquid on the counter.

Suddenly, the woman pours out the contents of the cup all over the counter, allegedly causing damage to some merchandise. (Screengrab/ Suffolk County Police)
Suddenly, the woman pours out the contents of the cup all over the counter, allegedly causing damage to some merchandise. (Screengrab/ Suffolk County Police)
The apparently disgruntled woman then storms out of the convenience store, before getting into a GMC Yukon with New Jersey plates, and escaping, according to WNBC.

The coffee damaged approximately $200 worth of cigarettes stored under the counter and the woman is wanted on suspicion of criminal mischief, police said.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 cash reward as they call on witnesses to contact them with any tips on the crime.