Two armed with handguns held a pair of employees at bay at the Exxon station on the highway's westbound side between Main and Passaic avenues shortly before 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said.
They fled on foot with the proceeds, possibly with accomplices, Bracken said.
No injuries were reported.
Anyone who might have witnessed the robbery or has information that could help identify and/or find those responsible is asked to contact Clifton police: (973) 470-5930.
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