The youth, 14, appeared in Albury Children’s Court through a video link from Reiby juvenile detention centre and the plea was entered on his behalf by his solicitor.

The court was previously told during a release application earlier this month that the youth was on parole for the armed robbery of the Newmarket Store in East Albury when the offence happened.

It was just two weeks after his release from custody that he robbed the florist shop.

Police prosecutor Sgt Shannon Lewis said the youth’s parole for the previous matter had not been revoked at present.

But magistrate Tony Murray said that was likely to happen after he pleaded guilty to the latest charge.

Mr Murray ordered a pre-sentence report and adjourned the youth’s sentencing until September 29.

A two-year apprehended violence order was granted by Mr Murray for the protection of the 75-year-old florist.

The youth was released to parole on July 24 after serving a sentence for the East Albury robbery on February 23 during which he brandished a knife and stole money and cigarettes.

The court was told in tendered facts that the youth walked into the florist shop soon after Betty Johnstone, 75, opened at 9am on August 6.

He was asked to come back in 15 minutes and, as he was leaving the shop, he was recognised by someone who knew him.

When he returned, the youth asked for some coloured paper stored behind the counter.

He was standing about 60 centimetres from the victim when he said: “This is a robbery.”

She said she didn’t have any money, saw scissors in the youth’s hand and grabbed his arms in a struggle for the scissors.

The teenager grabbed some money and left the store.

Police said the amount was less than $200, with $120 later recovered after he dropped it.

Three hours later the youth was arrested.

His application for bail earlier this month was rejected with police saying he had a 30-page criminal history, 14 breaches of bail and was likely to commit further offences if released.