Content creator surrenders after cheesesteak assault, police say

A content creator accused of throwing a cheesesteak at an employee at Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia surrendered Thursday, police said, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

Authorities have not named the man and said charges remain pending. The case has drawn attention from restaurant workers and customers as Pat's considers a camera ban at the business, ABC7 Los Angeles reported.

Police are reviewing video that appears to show a confrontation at Pat's King of Steaks, where a person allegedly threw a cheesesteak at an employee, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

The incident happened Wednesday evening at the South Philadelphia restaurant. Police said the man at the center of the case turned himself in Thursday, but authorities said charges were still pending and did not identify him.

Rita Marie Oliveri, owner of Pat's King of Steaks, said the restaurant has heard from supporters after the incident. "The phone hasn't stopped ringing. People were coming and saying how sorry they were that somebody would do that to us," Oliveri said, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

Oliveri also said she expected police to find the person involved. "They're going to get this guy. They're going to get him. Because that's an assault," Oliveri said.

The restaurant, which has operated for about 97 years, plans to ban cameras, ABC7 Los Angeles reported. Bob Baylinson, a visitor from Fort Lauderdale, said, "It's horrible. Maybe wanted to get clicks, you know,"

Geno's Steaks, Pat's longtime rival, also voiced support for the employee. "In solidarity as people who get up and go to work every morning. I feel that, I wouldn't want it to happen to me. That's somebody's grandfather. They don't deserve that," Anthony Rossi of Geno's said.

Police said the investigation remains ongoing as authorities review the video and weigh possible charges.