Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe LUND, Sweden, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- A Swedish man who handed an apologetic robbery note to a convenience store clerk was sentenced to probation. Lund police said the man brought the note and a knife to the 7-Eleven store near the Lund train station in an attempt to steal $1,800 to cover his gambling debts so he wouldn't lose his apartment, Swedish news agency TT reported Thursday. Advertisement "Hello! This is a robbery! Don't panic, I am not going to hurt you. Just do what I say! Put 12,000 kronor ($1,800) in the bag. I want no more than that! I am really sorry about this," the note read. Employees pushed the alarm button and police promptly arrived and arrested the man. The robber, who had no previous criminal history, told the court he had been depressed and had recently become divorced at the time of the incident. He was sentenced to probation and ordered to undergo therapy. Read More Bank robber turns self in after 4 years Police: Robber waited in line at Starbucks Boys, 13 and 10, suspected in holdups Police: Robbery foiled by handwriting Man buys pizza, beer after robbing bank
