This is the terrifying moment when a robber dived head-first through the window of a motel's front desk.
Footage shows the thief, who appears to be male, lunge through the window and attempt to grab the cowering female employee.
The robber, believed to be in his mid-30s, stole cash from the motel's till.
The incident happened at the Inn of the Dove motel in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Tuesday.
CCTV video footage was released by police as they attempt to identify the man.
The employee is said to have been shaken but was not harmed.
