Michael hood , 32 , from Edinburgh was getaway driver for the armed gang . bank robbers ' terrorised ' customers in day - light - hours in busy shopping centres . Group stole jewellery , and gem - studded watches worth £ 580,000 alone . Armed with machetes and axes they ordered staff to lie down during shopping . Hood was caught out when his DNA was found in two getaway vehicles used .
Michael Hood , 32 , from Edinburgh was getaway driver for the armed gang . Three robbers 'terrorised ' shoppers in day-light-raid in busy shopping area . Group stole jewellery , and gem-studded watches worth £580,000 alone . Armed with machetes and axes they ordered staff to lie down during raid . Hood was caught out when his DNA was found in two getaway cars used .