San Francisco Business Owner Claims He Was Assaulted by a Man Urinating in Public

Peterson Harter, co-owner of Sandy's Muffs sandwich shop located on Haight Street, took to Instagram to recount a disturbing incident that occurred on Wednesday night. According to Harter, he was attacked outside the Muffuletta sandwich shop after confronting a man who was urinating in trash cans near his store.

In his Instagram post, which showed him with a black eye, Harter expressed disbelief and frustration at the incident, stating, "I can't believe I live in a city where people just brazenly commit such acts and get away with it." He further added, "The guy just ran away. They probably won't find him. I'm sick of this damn town. I can't run a business without fear of getting physically assaulted."

Harter's plea for a safer environment was evident as he remarked, "This shouldn't be our town. I hope they take measures to improve the situation."

San Francisco police records indicate that officers responded to a battery report at Haight and Ashbury streets shortly after 5:30 p.m. on the same evening. However, it remains unclear whether this incident is the same as Harter's account.

Despite the distressing situation, Harter took a moment to express his concern for his Instagram followers' well-being. He tagged Governor Gavin Newsom, Mayor London Breed, and Supervisor Dean Preston in his post, seemingly urging them to address the safety concerns in the city. As of the time of publication, there have been no responses from the lawmakers.

Efforts to reach Harter for further comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting. The incident has raised serious questions about public safety in the area and the need for immediate attention to address such incidents in San Francisco.

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