text: A member of one of Australia's most notorious crime families has escaped jail thanks to his blood-soaked surname. Jamie Pettingill, who threatened to slice off a schoolboy's face, was ordered to complete 350 hours of community service after being found guilty of stealing six mobile phones. Pettingill robbed two women, a man and two schoolboys of their phones, and sold them to fund a gambling addiction he was hiding from his family, County Court Judge Sandra Davis said. Scroll down for video . Jamie Pettingill, who threatened to slice off a schoolboy's face, was ordered to complete 350 hours of community service after being found guilty of stealing six mobile phones . In the most serious incident he flashed a knife at a schoolboy, telling him 'Don't f**k with me, I'll cut your f**king face off', as he stole the boy's mobile phone. Judge Davis decided against putting Pettingill behind bars, due to fears his surname would attract unwanted attention and interfere with his rehabilitation. The judge also accepted Pettingill's crime spree was an 'unsophisticated, spur of the moment' act. The 26-year-old was ordered to pay more than $5000 in compensation for the mobile phones he had stolen, and was banned him from entering gaming venues. Pettingill robbed two women, a man and two schoolboys of their phones, and sold them to fund a gambling addiction he was hiding from his family, County Court Judge Sandra Davis said . Pettingill avoided jail time, with the judge fearing his surname would bring the 26-year-old unwanted attention in prison . Pettingill is the son of Trevor Pettingill, who was acquitted of shooting two police constables in Melbourne's infamous 1988 Walsh Street murders. Trevor Pettingill, along with Victor Peirce and two other men, were charged with the murder of Victoria Police Constables Steven Tynan, 22, and Damian Eyre, 20. The officers were brutally killed when responding to a report of an abandoned car around 5am on October 12, 1988. Pettingill's father, Trevor, was acquitted of shooting two police constables in Melbourne's infamous 1988 Walsh Street murders . Constable Steven John Tynan (left) was just 22-years-old when he and fellow officer Damian Jeffery Eyre, 20, (right) were lured to a street where they were ambushed and shot in the head . Victor Peirce (left) and Trevor Pettingill (right) were charged with the brutal slayings, along with four other men. Two of the men, Jedd Houghton and Gary Abdallah, were shot and killed by Victoria Police before being brought to trial . Kathleen Pettingill, who was dubbed 'Granny Evil', ran a number of brothels and had a glass eye after she was shot through the door of a housing commission flat. She was matriarch of the family, and another of her sons, Dennis Allen, was known as 'Mr Death' The Pettingill family inspired the 2010 Australian film Animal Kingdom . Peirce was himself murdered in 2002, gunned down outside a Melbourne supermarket. His wife, Wendy, said in a 2005 interview her husband had planned and carried out the killings. It is believed Peirce was driven to murder by a desire to gain retribution for his best friend, Graeme Jensen, who was killed by police. The Pettingill family, led by matriarch Kathleen, inspired the 2010 Australian film Animal Kingdom, which explored the family's underworld connection. Kathleen, who was dubbed 'Granny Evil', ran a number of brothels and had a glass eye after she was shot through the door of a housing commission flat. Kath Pettingill . Matriarch of the of the Melbourne based criminal family. After working as a prostitute, later went on to run several brothels. Denis Allen . Nicknamed 'Mr Death' was the oldest son of Kath Pettingill. He was given a ten-year prison sentence for rape in the 1970s, and was reportedly a major player in the drug scene across Melbourne during the 1980s. Peter Allen . The second oldest son, who has spent 28 years in prison. Has a violent past and a series of assault charges. He ran a heroin empire in Victoria, and continued to sell drugs during his prison stint. Was released in 2002. Victor Peirce . The sixth son of Kath Pettingill. Peirce was acquitted of murdering two police officers in the 1988 Walsh Street killings. Was gunned down in 2002 outside a supermarket. His wife, Wendy, admitted in 2005 her husband planned and carried out the Walsh Street murders. Trevor Pettingill . Also acquitted of shooting two police constables in Melbourne's infamous 1988 Walsh Street murders. Has been labelled a 'career criminal'.
target: Jamie Pettingill avoids prison time after charged with armed robbery .
  Pettingill threatened to slice off the face of one of the people he robbed .
  Judge Sandra Davis did not jail Pettingill, due to fears over his surname .
  Pettingill's father, Trevor, linked to infamous Walsh Street murders in 1988 .
  The Pettingill family inspired Australian underworld film, Animal Kingdom .