Armed robber sentenced to 9.5 years in prison for holding up a Circle K in Mesa

PHOENIX — A man who robbed a Circle K in Mesa and threatened to stab an employee was sentenced to 9.5 years in prison, officials announced.

According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, 34-year-old Cameron Davis pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery for the incident.

“No one should have to face threats of violence while trying to earn a living,” Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said in the Monday announcement. “Our office remains committed to standing with victims and ensuring that those who choose violence face serious consequences.”

Details on the Mesa Circle K armed robbery Davis was sentenced for

In April, an convenience store employee was working alone when Davis went behind the counter and started grabbing packs of cigarettes.

The employee confronted Davis, who then told him if he didn’t back away he would stab him. Davis proceeded to order the employee to stand in a corner while he stole more merchandise before fleeing from the store on a bike.

Prosecutors said that days after the incident the employee heard that Davis had been bragging about stealing from the convenience store. Due to Davis’ boasting, the employee also learned that his first name was “Cameron.”

That information, along with surveillance footage, helped police identify Davis.

When detectives found and arrested Davis in June, they found a folding knife, a green bandana that matched the one he was wearing in the security footage as well as another knife in his backpack.

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