Man sought in attempted robbery of Denny’s in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa police are looking for a man who tried to rob a Denny’s restaurant at gunpoint early Thursday.

The man walked into the diner on Harbor Boulevard near the 405 Freeway about 2:45 a.m. and brandished a black handgun, Sgt. Stephanie Selinske said.

He eventually fled out the front door without taking anything, police said.

Authorities described the man as black, 20 to 30 years old, 6 feet tall and about 190 pounds.

Police asked that anyone with information about the case call (714) 754-5637.

— Jeremiah Dobruck

Twitter: @jeremiahdobruck