It happened at an electronics store at Canal and Mercer in SoHo early Friday.
Police say the two thieves entered the store and struck the 72-year-old worker in the back of his head with a gun, then stole $1,500 from his wallet.
Police say thieves then tried to break into a safe but were not able to before they fled.
The victim was treated by EMS at the scene.
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