Man jailed for knifepoint robbery attempt at Banff vape shop

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 16:27 · Archive

Jamie Dingwall was jailed for two years after attempting to rob a vape shop at knifepoint in Banff in July.

A 34-year-old man has been jailed for two years after attempting to rob a vape shop at knifepoint in Banff. Jamie Dingwall carried out the assault on Oasis Vape, located on Strait Path, in July. He entered the shop armed with a large silver knife and cut CCTV wires as he arrived, then pointed the weapon at the shop worker and began shouting at them.

The shop worker, who was alone at the time, felt immediate fear and backed away. Despite Dingwall's attempt to disable the cameras by cutting the wires, the incident was captured on CCTV footage. The footage shows him pushing over the serving counter before leaving the shop.

Dingwall admitted charges of assault, presenting a knife, making threats of violence, and attempted robbery of cigarettes and money. His defence solicitor Leonard Burkinshaw told the court that Dingwall had a record of previous convictions and had taken drugs before the incident, which he could not remember. Sheriff Lesley Johnston said it must have been an 'absolutely terrifying incident' for the victim and was certain it would have caused considerable psychological harm.

How it is being reported

• Watch: Banff vape shop knifepoint attacker jailed for two yearsThe incident was captured on CCTV and shows Jamie Dingwall brandishing a knife at the shop worker.Press and Journal · 3 Nov, 16:11
• Man cut shop CCTV wires during 'terrifying' robbery bidJamie Dingwall, 34, admits assault and attempted robbery after the incident in Banff in July.BBC North East Orkney And Shetland · 3 Nov, 14:10

In this story: Jamie Dingwall · Aberdeen Sheriff Court · Oasis Vape · Banff · Strait Path

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