Police Hunt 'Silver Gun' Robber in Manhattan

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police are asking for the public's help to track down a man who robbed a Duane Reade at gunpoint in Manhattan.

The suspect walked into the store at 358 Fifth Avenue near 34th Street just after midnight on Friday.

He allegedly asked about a job opening, then left the store. Police say he returned minutes later with a silver handgun, went to the manager's office and demanded cash.

The manager complied and the suspect fled with an undetermined amount of money.

Anyone with information about this suspect is urged to call police at 1-800-577-TIPS. All calls are confidential.

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