The footage shows the would-be thief lumbering through the eatery with the rifle outstretched, pushing a chair out of his way and walking into the case.
The rotund ruffian stormed into the Paneoroma Italian Bakery... before he flashed the large black weapon - bumped into a display case filled with bread - and demanded money.
The gunman fled empty-handed and was last seen heading south on 97th Street in a dark-colored SUV, police said.
Anyone with information on the still-at-large suspect is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips online.
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