From PhillyVoice · · 1m 40s
Pat's King of Steaks Offers $5000 Reward for Cheesesteak Throwing
South Philly restaurant offers $5,000 reward to find customer who threw cheesesteak at manager.
In brief
South Philly restaurant offers $5,000 reward to find customer who threw cheesesteak at manager. Pat's King of Steaks is offering a $5,000 reward to identify a customer who threw a cheesesteak in the face of a manager at their South Philly location. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Cheesesteak Throwing Incident
A customer at Pat's King of Steaks was caught on video throwing a cheesesteak in the face of a restaurant manager on Wednesday afternoon.
“A customer at Pat's King of Steaks was caught on video throwing a cheesesteak in the face of a restaurant manager on Wednesday afternoon.”
Restaurant Offers $5000 Reward
Pat's King of Steaks reported the incident to police and is now offering a $5,000 reward to identify the customer.
“Pat's King of Steaks reported the incident to police and is now offering a $5,000 reward to identify the customer.”
Incident Details
The incident happened around 5 p.m. at the takeout window of the shop on Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia.
“The incident happened around 5 p.m. at the takeout window of the shop on Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia.”
Manager's Account
General manager Tom Francano said a customer ordered a cheesesteak, got his food, and returned about 10 minutes later to complain.
“General manager Tom Francano said a customer ordered a cheesesteak, got his food, and returned about 10 minutes later to complain.”
Customer's Complaint
The customer called the cheesesteak 'garbage' and became angry when asked about the quality of the sandwiches.
“The customer called the cheesesteak 'garbage' and became angry when asked about the quality of the sandwiches.”
Video Evidence
Video captured by security cameras shows the customer holding a video camera mounted on a small tripod as he confronts the manager.
“Video captured by security cameras shows the customer holding a video camera mounted on a small tripod as he confronts the manager.”
Manager's Suspicions
General manager Tom Francano suspects the customer might have been an influencer attempting to cause a stir for content.
“General manager Tom Francano suspects the customer might have been an influencer attempting to cause a stir for content.”
Police Investigation
Philadelphia police confirmed they're investigating the incident after the customer fled the store.
“Philadelphia police confirmed they're investigating the incident after the customer fled the store.”
No Injuries Reported
Police noted that the manager did not suffer any injuries from being struck with the cheesesteak.
“Police noted that the manager did not suffer any injuries from being struck with the cheesesteak.”
Owner's Statement
Owner Frank Olivieri said the customer ripped the sandwich apart by hand before returning to the window to confront the manager.
“Owner Frank Olivieri said the customer ripped the sandwich apart by hand before returning to the window to confront the manager.”
What to remember
Pat's King of Steaks is offering a $5,000 reward to identify a customer who threw a cheesesteak in the face of a manager at their South Philly location.
