Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses after a 24-year-old man was robbed in the capital.
The incident happened around 11.30am on Saturday 11 December in the Drylaw area of the city.
The man had visited the Post Office on Ferry Road and was making his way home when two males approached him from behind.
One of the suspects grabbed hold of the victim’s arms and restrained him while the other searched his pockets before both made off with a small sum of cash he had been carrying.
The man returned home and reported the incident to police who are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the robbery to come forward.
The first suspect is described as white, early 20s, 5ft 11ins tall with a slim build and short brown hair that was brushed forward. He was wearing a grey top with yellow Adidas striped and black Adidas tracksuit bottoms.
The second suspect is described as white, early 20s, 5ft 11ins tall with a slim build and short black hair. He was wearing a blue hooded top with blue trousers.
A police spokesman said: ‘Neither suspect spoke to the complainer or made any threats, but their actions during the robbery left him extremely distressed.
‘Anyone who believes they may have saw anything suspicious on Ferry Road around 11.30am on Saturday is asked to contact police immediately.
‘Similarly, we would be keen to speak with anyone who recognises the description of the suspects and can assist in identifying them.’
Anyone with information should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131, or Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.
