Local store clerk recounts terrifying experience of how he was robbed at knifepoint

MCKEESPORT, Pa. — A Sunoco store clerk told Channel 11 about the terrifying moments he was robbed at knifepoint.

It happened at the gas station on Walnut Street in McKeesport. The clerk said a man came in with a mask on and approached him, demanding money.

"I wasn't going to get cut for less than $100, that's for sure," said the store clerk.

The clerk, who was too afraid to show his face told Channel 11 he didn't realize what was going on at first. The clerk initially thought it was a joke.

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"He comes up to the counter and says, 'Give me your money,' and started laughing at him," he said.

He quickly realized the suspect, Glenn Durik was not kidding around.

Eventually, the suspect turned himself in. According to investigators, Durik admitted to officers that he was using drugs at the time and that he needed money for more drugs.

According to court documents, the suspect was not able to post his $50,000 bail.

Durik is facing robbery charges and has another hearing in two weeks.

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