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West Seattle Woman Throws Hot Coffee in Theft Rage

4/12/2025

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A 33-year-old woman was apprehended in West Seattle after hurling hot coffee at a gas station clerk who confronted her about a theft. The shocking incident on April 10 left the clerk with burns, though he refused medical attention. The woman, asserting self-defense, now faces serious robbery charges.

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Story summary

A 33-year-old woman was apprehended in West Seattle after hurling hot coffee at a gas station clerk who confronted her about a theft. The shocking incident on April 10 left the clerk with burns, though he refused medical attention. The woman, asserting self-defense, now faces serious robbery charges.