Tag: imitation firearm

Edinburgh armed robber jailed

A man has been sentenced to four years in prison for armed robbery in Edinburgh.

John Clark, 20, pled guilty at The High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, 26 March, 2025. He was sentenced at the same court on Friday (27 June).

Around 7.15am on 24 September, 2023, Clark entered a Post Office in Milton Road West, Edinburgh, armed with an imitation gun. He made threats to the member of staff working there and made off with a sum of money.

Detective Constable Chris Stewart said: “This was a terrifying experience for those involved, and Clark will now face the consequences of his actions. I hope this outcome provides some reassurance to the victims.

“We remain committed to thoroughly investigating violent crime and ensuring those responsible are held to account.”

Man jailed for robbery and attempted robbery with imitation firearm in Glasgow and Edinburgh

A man has been jailed in connection with a robbery in Glasgow and an attempted robbery in Edinburgh that happened in February 2024.

Issa Mohamed, 30, was sentenced to four years and eight months at the High Court in Kilmarnock on Thursday, 16 January, 2025, after being found guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 3 December, 2024.

The first incident happened on Tuesday, 13 February, 2024,  Mohamed threatened a 37-year-old woman with an imitation firearm at a property on St Vincent Street, Glasgow, stealing her phone and a quantity of cash. 

The second happened on Saturday, 17 February, 2024, he threatened a 60-year-old woman with an imitation firearm and attempted to rob her at an address on Powderhall Rigg, Edinburgh.  Both victims were left shaken but unhurt. 

Detective Constable Gary Lipscombe said: “Mohamed’s actions were calculated and deeply distressing for the two women involved.

“His conviction reflects the seriousness of his crimes and demonstrates our determination to hold offenders accountable.

“Violence has no place in our society, and we will continue working to bring those responsible to justice and keep our communities safe.”