Sofia Santana

South Florida Sun Sentinel

POMPANO BEACH - Investigators are trying to identify a robber who recently held up a 7-Eleven -- armed only with his finger.

The Broward Sheriff's Office released a surveillance video today of the July 11 holdup, hoping that someone will recognize the man and turn him in.

The man hid in the bathroom of the convenience store at 2391 N. Dixie Highway about 11:30 that night, and once the store was empty of customers, he came out shouting at employees with his finger pointing out from under his shirt, threatening that he had a gun, investigators said. The robber told store employees that he would empty the gun on them if they didn't quickly hand over cash, and the employees complied, investigators said.

But as the robber walked out, he took his hand out from under his shirt and used it to open the door, revealing that he did not have a gun under his shirt. He had been simply pointing his finger.

Investigators say the man is about 6 feet tall and 160 pounds, and has tattoos on his arm and neck.