Pub Owner Arrested After Haight Street Assault
Cyril Hackett, who owns Mad Dog in the Fog and Kezar Pub, was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon early Saturday.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Property Crime
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A Haight-Ashbury business owner was taken into custody following an alleged attack at a clothing shop on the 1500 block of Haight Street. Onlookers intervened by blocking the suspect's vehicle until police arrived on the scene.
Why it matters
The incident reportedly stemmed from a verbal dispute over a parking space between the owner and an employee. Tensions between residents and business operators regarding curb access remain a frequent point of friction in the neighborhood.
Official booking records confirm the 63-year-old suspect was processed at 1:17 a.m. Saturday on charges of second-degree robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. The timeline of the events remains under investigation, specifically the eight-hour gap between the initial parking argument and the alleged evening assault.
The players
Cyril Hackett
A local business owner who operates Mad Dog in the Fog and the Kezar Pub.
The details
Police allege the suspect, Cyril Hackett, entered the shop Further at 1580 Haight St. after business hours armed with a baseball bat. Surveillance footage shows a man striking an object with the bat before witnesses surrounding the building blocked his exit. The suspect is expected to face future court proceedings regarding the assault and robbery allegations.
Timeline
Friday, September 25, 2026: A parking dispute occurred followed by an alleged assault.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 1:17 a.m.: Cyril Hackett was booked into jail.
Across the Bay
This incident occurs against the backdrop of the 2025 announcement of a professional soccer team at Kezar Stadium, which has intensified concerns over local parking and business traffic. The current tension follows a pattern seen in other neighborhood commercial corridors struggling with shared public and private space.
If you live or shop near the 1500 block of Haight Street, expect continued police monitoring of the area following the incident. Pedestrians and local employees should report any further disturbances to the SFPD non-emergency line.
The takeaway
Residents should monitor public safety reports as the legal process for this arrest proceeds. Keep an eye on local neighborhood updates for any scheduled community meetings regarding business-related disputes on Haight Street.
Further reading
For more on safety and public incidents in our neighborhoods, visit our Property Crime section.
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