The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for battery following an assault incident at a local coffee shop. The investigation centers on an event that occurred on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m. The incident took place at the Dutch Bros Coffee location situated at the southeast corner of East Clinton and North Cedar Avenues in Fresno, California. According to law enforcement reports, the suspect, an unidentified Black woman, became involved in a dispute with a staff member regarding an incorrect coffee order. Despite the employee’s attempts to resolve the issue, the situation escalated when the suspect threw a hot cup of coffee onto the employee before fleeing the scene. The suspect is described as being between 30 years old, standing between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium build. At the time of the incident, she was wearing a white T-shirt, gray sweatpants, and blue sneakers, with her hair pulled back in a ponytail. She departed the area driving a newer model light gray SUV, believed to be a Hyundai Ioniq, which displayed a temporary paper license plate on the front bumper. Detectives are urging anyone who recognizes the suspect or the vehicle to come forward. The investigating agency is the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Tips can be directed to Detective Chad Clark at (559) 513-4366 or via email at chad.clark@freshosheriff.org. Alternatively, anonymous tips may be submitted to Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or through their website. Callers may be eligible for a cash reward, and the case reference number is 26-12049. Authorities continue to review surveillance footage and are asking the community to remain vigilant.