Bikini Beans Coffee Breaks Silence After Customer Dies of Self-Injury After Pantsless Drive-Thru Incident

Bikini beans coffee has released a statement after an employee filmed Nautica Malone without pants at a drive-thru in Tempe, Arizona. TMZ reports that the video quickly went viral and Malone later committed self-harm. Nautica Malone reportedly died Saturday, Jan. 11, of an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to New York Daily News .

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Bikini beans coffee speaks out after the customer’s death

Bikini Beans Coffee shared a message on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, January 14 in response to the passing of Nautica Malone. The chain’s java store offered prayers to Malone’s family, but stressed that the protection of their employees remains their top priority.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the person involved at this difficult time. This was an unfortunate and tragic situation. As a company, the safety of our employees is always our highest priority. In this case, an individual chose to commit a crime on one of our locations. We take incidents like this very seriously and remain committed to protecting our team and maintaining a safe and respectful environment. Thank you for your continued support.”

More information on Nautica Malone & The Viral Incident at Bikini Beans

Nautica Malone’s death happened just days after the incident at a Bikini Beans Coffee drive-thru. According to TMZ, Malone arrived at the drive-thru with no pants on, and an employee noticed his lack of clothing while taking his order. The employee then alerted the manager when Malone appeared at the window naked from the waist down.

The manager allegedly recorded a video of him at the drive-thru window while he was engaged in a sexual act. The video was later shared on social media, sparking accusations of inappropriate behavior against Malone. After the setback, Malone allegedly drove to Goodyear, Arizona, and took his own life with a firearm, according to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner. TMZ also reported that on the night of Malone’s death, his family showed up at the coffee shop and confronted the staff. The family claimed that Malone’s suicide was a direct result of the drive-thru incident.

Social media reacts

Instagram user @therealafia.b wrote, ” No bc why did he feel it was okay to do in the first place?”

Instagram user @ sasha.johnston.735 wrote, ” You won’t blame that lady for admitting this man, who EXHIBITS AND ENJOYS HIMSELF, to the staff.”

While Instagram user @jasii_so_chocolate wrote, ” The fact that the company supports the employee is everything!”

Then the Instagram user @casamigo.papi wrote, ” Even if his actions were completely wrong, it would be fine to call the police. Not everything has to go to social media.”

Another Instagram user @lapebbsss wrote, ” You defend the man who pulls up without pants on is INSANE.”

Instagram user @ lolowiththefro wrote, ” You literally can’t just pull up naked. Anywhere. Not even a swingers club.”

While another Instagram user @ macin.tash wrote, ” Bikinis don’t mean sexual assault is welcome.”

Finally, Instagram user @ boolinbharity wrote, ” The family blaming the coffee shop for his actions is not right. The choices you make today shape your world tomorrow.”

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