A pair of men are being sought by police after robbing and assaulting a doughnut shop worker in the Inland Empire over the weekend, officials said.
The employee was at Lee's Donuts in the 12000 block of Air Express Way in Adelanto when two men came inside just after 10:20 p.m. Sunday, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
"I was scared. It was so scary," said the employee, who asked to only be identified as Neno.
One man jumped over the counter, assaulted Neno and forced him to open the cash register, officials said. The pair fled the shop with cigarettes, lottery tickets and an undisclosed cash.
"He said 'Do you want to die right now?'" Neno said.
One of the men was armed with a handgun, officials said. They were wearing dark hooded sweatshirts and white bandanas that covered their faces.
Now, sheriff's officials are warning other business owners in the area to be careful.
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"Just making sure you are aware of your surroundings. It is good to have a couple of workers working at a time," said Stacy Parks, spokeswoman for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. "Also have good lighting."
Neno, a father of two small children, said he is hoping no one else comes face to face with the two violent suspects.
Anyone with information should call 760-552-6800. Callers who want to remain anonymous can call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or visit www.wetip.com.
