A knifepoint robbery lookout has been caged for three years and five month for her role in the terrifying raid.
Sapphire Anderson, 39, pleaded guilty to the robbery, which involved a masked male knife-wielding accomplice.
Isleworth Crown Court heard on Friday, May 31, Anderson and the unknown accomplice, who was wearing a balaclava, went to a gambling venue in North End Road, Fulham at around 4.30am.
As Anderson kept lookout by the door, her partner-in-crime entered the venue and threatened a staff member, holding a knife to her back and marching her to the cash office.
The terrified staff member handed over £2,000 and the suspects quickly fled after Anderson held the door open to allow their quick escape.
Officers from Central West Priority Crime Team began an investigation and identified Anderson.
She was arrested on Tuesday, October 8, charged, and remanded in custody.
Work to identify Anderson's associate continues.
Police Constable Steven Priestley said: "The staff member in this incident was left distraught by what happened to her.
“The actions of Anderson and her associate were incredibly callous.
"This conviction is proof that police are committed to tackling robbery and will work to put offenders behind bars.
“Anderson now has time to consider the consequences of her actions.”
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