An armed robbery occurred at about 4:40 p.m. today, Friday, June 14, at Yum Yum Donuts located at 366 S. Indian Hill Blvd., in the Peppertree shopping center in Claremont.

According to police, the suspect entered the business, brandished a handgun then demanded cash from the register. The clerk complied and handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then fled on foot southbound through the parking lot, which is located on the corner of Indian Hill and Arrow Highway.

The suspect is described as a male Asian or Hispanic with dark hair, 21 to 27 yrs old, 5 feet, 6-inches tall and weighed approximately 160 to 170 pounds. He was wearing a white shirt with dark stripes, blue pants and black shoes with white laces.

Anyone with information in this case should contact the Claremont Police Department at 399-5411.