Knife-wielding robber says sorry before stealing money at Tesco
A man apologised before robbing money from a Glenrothes store at knifepoint.
David Watson, a prisoner at Perth, appeared for sentencing at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.
He admitted that on December 6 at Tesco Express, South Parks Road, Glenrothes, he assaulted a shop worker by presenting a knife at him and robbing him of £100 in cash.
Depute fiscal Alistair McDermott told the court the incident took place at just after 6.30am.
Watson, 24, appeared and told a worker, “Sorry for what I’m about to do” before taking a large knife from his waistband.
Watson said his daughter was ill and he needed money. The worker handed over five £20 notes from a till and Watson left.
Defence solicitor David McLaughlin said it was “extremely alarming behaviour” and his client had been under the influence of Valium at the time.
“He regrets his actions and wants to apologise to this person who would have been terrified,” he added.
Sheriff James Williamson jailed Watson for 28 months.