CLIFTON - A New York man who arrived here from The Bronx to purchase a computer ended up disarming a would-be robber who pointed a gun at him, authorities said Monday.

The 40-year-old victim drove to Harrison Place and Ackerman Avenue about 10:15 p.m. Friday after arranging the purchase through a seller on Craigslist, according to Clifton police Detective Lt. Robert Bracken.

"As he arrived in his vehicle, he was immediately met by an armed male wearing a mask," Bracken said in a statement. "The suspect pointed a handgun at the victim while the victim was still seated in his vehicle."

A struggled ensued and the victim was able to take the gun from the suspect, who fled on foot toward Ackerman Avenue, police said.

The gun was later recovered by Clifton police officers, Bracken said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 973-470-5908.

Clifton police also asked that anyone arranging for an internet transaction meet in a public place rather than side streets or areas that are not well-lit or populated.

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