Imagine starting your day at 4 AM, brewing coffee, and suddenly finding yourself in the midst of a stolen car drama! This is exactly what happened to a 17-year-old barista, working in a coffee shop located in a not-so-safe part of town. As she was serving a regular customer, his car, left running outside, was stolen right under her nose. The customer blamed her for not warning him, but was she really at fault? Let’s dive into this steaming cup of drama. ☕
Early Morning Shifts and a Rough Neighborhood ️

The Regular Customer and His Unattended Car

The Moment of Distraction

The Accusation and the Aftermath ️

The Threats and Insults

The Emotional Aftermath

Self-Reflection and Guilt

A Break to Regroup

A Brewing Controversy: Is the Barista to Blame? ☕
In a whirlwind of events, a young barista finds herself in the eye of a storm when a customer’s car gets stolen right outside the coffee shop. The customer, furious, blames her for not warning him about the theft. The incident leaves her emotionally drained, questioning her role in the unfortunate event. She’s left grappling with guilt, even as her friends and manager reassure her that it wasn’t entirely her fault. As she takes a break to regroup, we ask: who’s really to blame in this brewing controversy? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Customer blames barista for stolen car, but it’s his fault
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NTA. Barista not responsible for customer’s car being stolen

Customer left car door open and engine running, not OP’s fault

Blamed for stolen car? No way! Friends are assholes too!

NTA. Don’t leave your car open! Customer embarrassed and lashed out

Barista serves coffee, not security. Foolish customer leaves car running.

Insurance blames barista, but angry guy is at fault.

Leaving car running with door open? NTA, but asking for trouble

Leaving car open: a**hole move or invitation for thieves?

Barista not responsible for stolen car, customer tries to blame.

NTA. You couldn’t have stopped the car theft anyway
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Barista not at fault for stolen car.

“NTA. Who steals a car at 4am? His own carelessness.”
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Manager should’ve kicked out the a**hole customer. NTA for leaving car.

NTA. Customer blames barista for stolen car. Possible insurance scam?

Gender bias and responsibility in stolen car drama. ⚔️

Barista defends himself after car theft incident.

NTA and you’re a minor? Check labor laws! Keep your freedom!

Gal saves the day, but the real a**hole is the thief

NTA: Take action and file an incident report

Barista not at fault for customer’s car theft

Barista not responsible for car theft. NTA for focusing on job

“Stupid man blames barista for stolen car. NTA, forget it!”

Commenter defends barista, calls out car owner’s blame-shifting. NTA ☕

NTA. Asshat blames barista for stolen car. Bad choice, bro.

Commenter thinks the barista deserved their car being stolen

“NTA: Don’t blame yourself, it’s not your fault! “

Barista blamed for stolen car, but not at fault

Barista’s car theft sparks outrage, calls for store ban

Barista defends not being a car-watching service.

OP’s lucky break: Car thief foiled by own stupidity!

Barista accused of stealing car, but is it their fault?
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Barista saves the day! NTA for not babysitting his car

Manager fails to protect barista from abusive customer

Friendship in question: NTA, but is your friend really a friend?

Stand up for yourself and don’t let others abuse you!

Barista blamed for stolen car, but not the a**hole (NTA)

Barista blamed for stolen car, but it’s not their fault.

Leaving car on with door open? NTA, but risky move!

Barista’s job isn’t to prevent car theft
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Barista blamed for car theft, but clearly not at fault

Customers need to stop blaming service workers for their mistakes

Barista defends themselves, says it’s not their responsibility to babysit
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Barista refuses to take responsibility for stolen car incident

Barista not responsible for customer’s car theft
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You’re not the a**hole! His insurance won’t cover it!

NTA. Barista not responsible for car theft. Owner’s negligence.

Customer leaves car open and running, blames barista for theft

Barista stands up against blame, asserts job responsibilities.

Lock your doors! Don’t make it easy for thieves!

Barista not at fault for stolen car drama, police won’t help

Barista blamed for stolen car drama – NTA, hilarious morning mishap!
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Barista in hot water over stolen car drama: NTA!

NTA suspects car owner is running a scam or prank

Barista not responsible for customer’s car theft

Barista stands up for herself, but did he get his coffee?

“NTA. Manager should ban customer for crossing the line. You’d win!”

NTA. It’s not your fault! ♂️ He left his car wide open.

NTA. Don’t let them make you feel bad!

Barista not responsible for stolen car. NTA!

Don’t be held liable for someone else’s stupidity!

NTA and the entitlement of this man is astounding

NTA: Don’t leave your car running with keys in it
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You’re not responsible for the stolen car drama. Enjoy your vacation!

Barista receives support after car theft incident, stands up against abuse

Barista blames others for his mistake. No parking attendant here!
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Barista accused of stealing car, but not the a**hole according to comment

Commenter claims not responsible for car theft, blames Ultron. ❌
