Portillo’s employee robbed by masked man, police say

October 23, 2019 4:42 PM

Logan Rude,

Posted: October 23, 2019 4:42 PM

Updated: August 31, 2021 11:30 AM

by Logan Rude

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MADISON, Wis. — A Portillo’s employee was working the drive-thru Sunday night when a masked man robbed her, police said.

The victim said she was busy interacting with customers when the robber snuck up on her, pointed a small handgun at her and demanded money, according to an incident report. Police said the woman unclipped her Portillo’s fanny pack, which had money in it, and gave it to the robber. The robber grabbed it and ran away, according to the report.

Police said the man was also wearing a hood in addition to the mask.

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