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Warrant Issued for Woman Accused of Throwing Scalding Coffee on McDonald’s Manager in Michigan

Police credit viral tips for identifying a 48-year-old suspect still not in custody.

Overview

  • The Nov. 4 confrontation at the McDonald’s on 3700 Dixie Highway in Buena Vista Township left the manager with minor burns to her back and arm.
  • Police released surveillance footage and a customer video, prompting roughly 100 tips that led to identification within minutes, according to Detective Russ Pahssen.
  • Investigators say the suspect is a 48-year-old woman who remains at large, and authorities have not released her name pending arrest or arraignment.
  • Buena Vista Township police requested felonious assault charges from the Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office, and a warrant has been issued for the suspect’s arrest.
  • The dispute stemmed from a canceled online order and a refund offer that preceded the attack, and reporters note comparable felony assault cases in Michigan can carry penalties of up to four years in prison.