A hunt is underway after a disgruntled customer threw hot coffee straight at a bartender in west Sydney.
Shocking CCTV footage posted on social media revealed the moment the customer threw coffee at a man working at Rosehill’s Soul Bowl cafe Thursday morning.
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What started out as a kind gesture quickly became ugly when the man offered to pay for a woman’s coffee.
The woman declined the offer, but the man insisted and kept trying to give money to the barista.
When the bartender refused to accept the money, the man erupted in a fit of rage and began swearing and shouting before throwing two hot drinks directly at the worker.
The man got angry and threw two hot coffees at the barista. Credit: 7NEWS
The bartender was left with burn marks and a swollen eye after the incident.
The owner of the cafe, Lilly Semeen, told 7NEWS that they were doing their best to find the man.
“He’ll just have to pay the price for what he’s done,” he said.
“We will leave this to the police and take it as far as we can from our end.
“I wish I could get help.”
During the week, the owners also posted the shocking CCTV on social media in hopes of finding the man.
NSW police were also called to the scene and took testimony from witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rosehill Police Station or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.