Woman mugged on Madison's far east side

A 52-year-old Milwaukee woman was mugged outside a motel on Madison's far east side Friday night.

The victim told police she was outside a motel in the1700 block of Thierer Road about 11:30 p.m. when she was robbed by a stranger, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

She said the man, who was wearing a hood, pushed and punched her while demanding money, according to the incident report.

The robber went through the woman's pockets and took several items, including her debit card and cigarette, police said.