Brian Watt, 33, along with an accomplice, ambushed Connor Gallacher at Scotmid in Glasgow’s Budhill on March 31, 2024.
The accomplice held a blade near Mr. Gallacher’s neck and threatened, “Open the till or I will slash your throat.”
The pair escaped with £668 before Watt attempted to rob another convenience store later that same day.
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In the second incident, Watt fled empty-handed.
He admitted guilt at Glasgow Sheriff Court to charges of assault, robbery, and attempted robbery.
The court was told that Watt and his accomplice arrived at Scotmid, where the accomplice jumped over the counter.
Mr. Gallacher tried to leave but was blocked by Watt, who shoved him.
The unknown accomplice grabbed Mr. Gallacher by his fleece, holding a knife to his neck and demanding, “Open the till, or I will slash your throat.”
They took £668 from the till, which Watt stuffed into his trouser pocket.
Watt then brandished a blade and warned, “Be quiet, be quiet, the police are going to come.”
Mr. Gallacher later alerted colleagues that he had been robbed.
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Watt also attempted to rob another convenience store in Lochend later that day.
He entered the store intoxicated, purchased a chocolate bar, and left.
Staff noticed Watt returning on CCTV, wearing the same clothes and a face covering, and carrying a knife.
Prosecutor Lauren Sangray said, “He climbed over the counter to steal items and shouted, ‘just give me what I f***ing want’.”
The panic alarm was triggered, and police arrived.
Watt was later identified through CCTV and arrested.
Jim McParland, defending, told the court that the father of three lost his job as a delivery driver in March.
The lawyer stated, “This caused marital difficulties due to financial pressures, and his partner was arguing with him at the time. He left the family home and began drinking again.”
It was revealed that Watt had a prior conviction for possessing knives.
Sheriff Daniel Kelly told Watt that the offences were “serious matters” and that a custodial sentence was appropriate.
