Thief steal banana from shop counter and then hold-up the store with it

A robber pockets fruit then pretends it's a gun to threaten a terrified cashier.

This jaw-dropping incident shows a thief stealing a banana from a shop and using it to terrorise staff by pretending it's a gun.

The video follows the man as he strides into a Philadelphia store and joins the queue behind another customer.

But as his turn approaches, the man spots a pile of bananas near the counter and quickly stuffs one into his pocket to simulate a gun.

He then steps towards the till point and points the banana in the direction of the clerk, demanding money and cigarettes.

The robber gets what he wants then calmly leaves the shop before riding off on a bicycle parked outside.

Police didn't disclose how much money was taken, but appealed for information to help apprehend him.