Santa Ana PD looking to ID armed robbery suspect

SANTA ANA — Police Wednesday released surveillance video of the armed robbery of a doughnut shop in Santa Ana in the hopes it leads to the suspect’s arrest.

The bandit, who was wearing a red bandanna over his face, held up Christy’s Donuts at 1212 S. Bristol St. about 10:50 p.m. on April 14, said Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna.

The suspect asked the clerk to buy cigarettes, and when she asked for identification, he pulled out a handgun and pointed it at her as he demanded cash, Bertagna said.

The victim popped open the two cash registers and the bandit grabbed the money and stuffed it in a bag, then fled.

The suspect was described as a heavyset man who wore glasses and was clad in a black zip-up hoodie, black shorts, gray shirt, black socks and black shoes.

Anyone with information helpful to detectives is asked to call 714-245- 8545 or email dpadronsanta-ana.org. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.