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Cheesesteak thrower at Pat's King of Steaks turns himself in
Inquirer.com • • business
Key Points:
- A suspect involved in the cheesesteak-throwing incident at Pat’s King of Steaks has turned himself in, with charges pending as police continue their investigation.
- The incident occurred when a man, who appeared to be filming for social media, threw a cheesesteak through the service window, hitting general manager Tom Francano, who was not injured.
- Pat’s owner Frank Olivieri offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and emphasized the need to prevent this stunt from becoming a viral trend.
- Surveillance footage showed the suspect planning the act by sitting at a table, pulling apart the sandwich without eating it, then throwing it at Francano before fleeing.
- Olivieri expressed concern that posting the video could encourage copycat incidents and stressed the importance of holding the individual accountable to deter similar behavior in the future.
