Would-be robber carried Airsoft gun, knife


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SALT LAKE CITY -- A man is in custody for using an Airsoft gun and a knife to hold up a Salt Lake City fast food restaurant.

Police say 62-year-old Gary Lockhart made a purchase at the Pilot convenience store at 25 N. Redwood Road in Salt Lake City around 7:30 p.m. Monday.

He then he walked to the Arby's side of the building, pulled out a very real-looking Airsoft gun and a large knife, and told everyone inside to either get down on the floor or get out.

An officer happened to be nearby when the information came across the radio and he was able to take Lockhart into custody without incident.

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