A short video circulating online has sparked outrage after showing a police officer questioning a man inside a business—unaware that the person he is confronting is reportedly the owner of the establishment.
In the clip, the officer claims he “knows the owner,” repeatedly describing him as a “65 to 70-year-old white guy” who often leaves late at night. Based on his own observations, the officer suggests that the man sitting inside the business may be suspicious, even implying he could be “casing” the location or connected to a complaint.
The man being questioned appears confused, asking what the issue is and what the officer is looking for. The officer responds that there is no official complaint, but insists that the situation is “on his radar” and that it is his “job to investigate.” He goes on to question why the man is sitting in a corner and points out that he has refilled his coffee, suggesting he has been there for a long time and is “milking them for every dollar.”
Throughout the exchange, the officer admits he has never actually met the owner, despite claiming familiarity. This revelation has fueled criticism online, with many viewers accusing the officer of racial profiling and making assumptions based on appearance rather than facts.
The video ends without showing any escalation, arrest, or acknowledgment that the man is the owner. However, the interaction has reignited broader conversations about bias in policing, the treatment of people of color in public and private spaces, and the consequences of acting on suspicion without evidence.
Viewers are encouraged to watch the full video, linked in the first comment, to see the encounter in its entirety.
