FRANK, Judge.
Rechell Lynn Rose, appellant, was convicted, in a bench trial, of use of a firearm while in the commission of robbery, in violation of Code § 18.2-53.1. On appeal, appellant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence, contending that the victim's perception of the weapon as a firearm is necessary to sustain the conviction. For the reasons stated, we affirm the trial court.
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