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Thief Pulls Knife on Duane Reade Worker After Stealing Lotion, Police Say

 The robber stole more than $300 worth of body lotion, shampoo and conditioner, police said.
The robber stole more than $300 worth of body lotion, shampoo and conditioner, police said.
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT —  A man caught stealing lotions, shampoos and conditioners pulled a knife on a Duane Reade worker who caught him shoplifting, police said.

The thief was stopped by a store employee when he saw the man snatching $342 worth of Aveeno lotions, a variety of eye creams, and eight bottles of shampoo and conditioners from shelves of the 100 Broadway store on Feb. 18 at about 8:30 p.m.

A struggle ensued between the men, when the thief pulled out an orange-handled knife and said, "leave me alone." The suspect then fled the store. No injuries were reported.

Police were still investigating the robbery as of Wednesday.