Man tries to rob Harlem store with fake gun, flees empty-handed into subway

Police are searching for a man who attempted to rob a Harlem store by simulating a firearm before fleeing into a nearby subway station without taking anything, the NYPD said.

The attempted robbery happened Wednesday around 11:10 a.m. at a commercial establishment located at 251 West 125th Street.

According to police, the suspect approached a 26-year-old female victim inside the store, simulated having a firearm, and demanded merchandise. The individual was unsuccessful in removing any items from the location…

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