ELKHART, Ind. — A former employee of Noodles & Co. is facing charges after allegedly burglarizing the restaurant and stealing cash from its safe.
Police were called to the restaurant when the manager discovered signs of a break-in. The office computer had been disturbed, and a blue cash bag was missing from the safe. Surveillance footage showed a suspect wearing gloves, and the manager identified the individual as Fabian Martinez Jr., a former employee.
According to the manager, Martinez had retained key knowledge of the restaurant’s security, including the alarm system passcode and the safe combination. While Martinez claimed to have turned in his key upon leaving the job, officials report that a spare key was not accounted for.
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