06/07/2026
What began as a routine drive-thru transaction quickly turned into a terrifying encounter for a barista in Auburn, Washington.
Surveillance footage captured the moment a customer allegedly grabbed the employee through the drive-thru window while armed with a looped zip tie device. Fortunately, the barista was able to break free and escape before the suspect fled the scene.
Investigators later identified and arrested the suspect after members of the public provided tips in response to images released by authorities.