Robber walked away with nothing

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who tried to rob a Chase Bank in Costa Mesa Tuesday morning.

About 10:35 a.m. a man walked into the bank on East 17th Street and demanded cash from a bank teller, threatening to shoot her and acting like he had a gun behind his back, police said.

He walked out without getting any money.

Police describe the suspect as a white male, 5-foot-8, 170 pounds and between 45 and 50 years old.

He has curly blond and reddish hair and has a mustache.

He was wearing a blue Hawaiian style shirt with a flower print and black jeans.

Police said witnesses described him as smelling like beer and possibly being intoxicated.

Anyone who may have information on the suspect is asked to call Det. Dana Potts at (714) 754-5363.

— Joseph Serna