Police: Cold potatoes sparked assault

BRADENTON, Fla., Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Police in Florida said they are searching for a woman who allegedly attacked a restaurant manager during an argument about cold mashed potatoes.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said the woman dined Sept. 14 at Cody's Roadhouse in Manatee County, Fla., with a man and two young girls, The Bradenton (Fla.) Herald reported Thursday.

The woman complained to the manager about her mashed potatoes being cold and requested a 50 percent discount on her meal. The manager instead gave the woman credit to return to the restaurant at a later time and the diners left.

However, the woman returned to the restaurant around 4 p.m. Monday and argued with the same manager. Investigators said the argument turned physical when the woman grabbed the female manager's hand and used her other hand to grab the woman by the throat.

The attacker, who hasn't been identified, left in a blue Saab, deputies said.