Sheriff's vehicle
A San Diego Sheriff’s vehicle. Photo by Alexander Nguyen

A man armed with a handgun robbed an East County fast-food restaurant Wednesday afternoon.

The bandit pulled the firearm on an employee at the Jack-In-The-Box in the 7900 block of Broadway in Lemon Grove and demanded cash about 2 p.m., according to sheriff’s officials.

After the victim handed over about $150, the robber left the business and fled in an older-model light-colored Cadillac, Lt. Karla Menzies said.

— City News Service