Customer shoots robber through the drive through window of a fast food outlet before speeding away

  • Cozy Corner Drive-In in Santa Ana was being robbed by a masked suspect
  • Suddenly a customer opened fire at him through the drive through window 
  • Bullets went through window, counter, drinks machine missing staff by inches 
  • Robber was hit twice and the torso and the shooter sped away in his silver sedan 

A robbery suspect was shot as he tried to rob a fast food joint by a man who fired through the drive through window.

The balaclava-clad man was seen on security cameras demanding cash from Cozy Corner Drive-In in Santa Ana early on Saturday night.

He had his hand inside his puffy jacket like he was carrying a gun to get workers to comply when several shots suddenly rang out.

The balaclava-clad man was seen on security cameras demanding cash from Cozy Corner Drive-In in Santa Ana early on Saturday night

Bullets went through the window, wooden counter, drinks machine, and even the register, missing staff by inches and hitting the suspect twice in the torso.

The alleged robber turned and ran with the $274 he stole, but only made it to just outside the shop where he collapsed.

The shooter drive off in a silver sedan and is being hunted by police for assault with a deadly weapon.

Suddenly bullets were fired through the window, wooden counter, drinks machine, and even the register, missing staff by inches and hitting the suspect twice in the torso

Suddenly bullets were fired through the window, wooden counter, drinks machine, and even the register, missing staff by inches and hitting the suspect twice in the torso

Police arrested the robbery suspect and he was rushed to hospital to be treated for gunshot wounds before he would eventually be charged.

Cozy Corner manager Francisco Reyno said he was happy no one was injured and the stolen money was immediately recovered.

The outlet was open for business that afternoon with bullet holes still obviously present and staff shaken by the incident.

The alleged robber turned and ran with the $274 he stole, but only made it to just outside the shop where he collapsed

The alleged robber turned and ran with the $274 he stole, but only made it to just outside the shop where he collapsed

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