Contrary to defendant's contention, the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the People (People v Malizia, 62 N.Y.2d 755, 757, cert denied 469 U.S. 932), proved defendant's guilt of robbery in the first degree beyond a reasonable doubt. The complainant's testimony that defendant placed his hand in his pocket, made a pulling motion, and stated that the complainant would not get hurt if he handed over his chains established that defendant consciously displayed something that could reasonably be perceived as a firearm (People v Lopez, 73 N.Y.2d 214).
Concur — Sullivan, J.P., Milonas, Rosenberger, Ross and Asch, JJ.