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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Police investigate assault on bartender at Bayside Marketplace

A bartender at the Hard Rock Cafe in Miami's Bayside Marketplace reports being physically attacked by a customer after confronting him for eating drink garnishes. The victim sustained a concussion and a broken tooth, and police are currently seeking information to identify the suspect.

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Why It Matters

The City of Miami Police Department is actively seeking public assistance to identify an unidentified male suspect involved in an assault that occurred at a public business.

Key Facts

  • The incident occurred at the Hard Rock Cafe in Bayside Marketplace on a Sunday evening.
  • The victim reports being shoved to the ground twice by an unidentified male customer.
  • The victim sustained a concussion and a broken tooth requiring emergency dental work.
  • The initial confrontation began when the bartender asked the customer to stop eating drink garnishes.
  • The suspect claimed to be a veteran with PTSD during a conversation with a manager.
  • The second physical altercation occurred 30 minutes after the initial encounter while the victim was attempting to photograph the suspect.
  • As of Wednesday afternoon, the suspect remains unidentified.
  • The City of Miami Police Department is handling the investigation.
  • The public is encouraged to contact the assault unit at 305-603-6640 with information.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHard Rock Cafe“The business where the reported assault occurred.”organizationSunbeam Television Corp“Copyright holder of the news report.”organizationCity of Miami Police“The law enforcement agency investigating the incident.”locationBayside Marketplace“The shopping and entertainment complex where the incident took place.”