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Wawa Employee Struck in Face with Carton of Milk

Police responded to a reported assault at Wawa, according to a recent police blotter.

An employee of Wawa reported having been assaulted by a customer on Thursday, July 19, according to a recent police blotter.

An employee at the told the responding Northampton Township police officers that an unknown customer assulted him.

The customer allegedly became angry after the clerk and victim confronted the customer for not wearing shoes in the store. The customer then threw a half gallon of milk at the clerk, striking him in the face, according to police reports.

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The Wawa employee described the suspect as a 50-year-old white male who is about 6 feet tall and weighs around 240 pounds. The man also had a large tattoo on his right shoulder and upper arm, according to reports. During the alleged assault, the suspect was wearing a white sleeveless shirt and khaki shorts. 

The victim refused any medical treatment.

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