A Florida Dunkin’ Donuts employee was burned after an angry customer threw hot coffee in her face, according to police.
The New Port Richey Police Department was called to the incident, which happened at about 8:45 a.m. on Sunday morning at a Dunkin’ Donuts on US Highway 19.
When officers arrived, they learned a man had been given an extra cup of coffee for free by an employee at the Dunkin' Donuts.
Police said the man became irate, but did not elaborate further. He then threw the hot cup of coffee at the employee’s face, causing her skin to blister.
Police in New Port Richey, Florida are searching for a man who threw hot coffee on an employee at Dunkin' Donuts on Sunday morning. (New Port Richey Police Department / Fox News)
Now, police are searching for the suspect and have released a series of images on social media.
The suspect appears to be driving a silver four-door SUV. He has short dark hair, a beard, mustache, and a soul patch under his lip.
The New Port Richey Police Department in Florida is looking for a man who threw a free hot cup of coffee at an employee on Sunday after becoming irate. (New Port Richey Police Department / Fox News)
Dunkin’ Donuts did not respond to inquiries from FOX Business about the matter.