Police hunt purple gloved robber

Police in Edinburgh are searching for a man who robbed a Post Office in the city while wearing bright purple gloves.

The man, described as White, between 30 and 40 years of age and 6’0” in height with a slim build. He was wearing a dark coloured woollen Tammy hat, dark coloured scarf, dark coloured bomber style jacket, blue jeans and dark coloured trainers, when he robbed the Post Office in Dalry Road, Gorgie, around 4.45pm last night (Friday, February 21, 2014).

After struggling with and assaulting the two members of staff, he managed to get away with a three figure sum of money, and ran into Dalry Road where he turned left into Orwell Place as he was followed by a member of the public. He was last seen turning right into Caledonian Crescent, when he was lost to sight.

Detective Sergeant Neil Spowart, who is leading the enquiry, said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the staff, and although they were not physically hurt, it is imperative we catch this man as soon as possible.

“The area was busy at the time and I am appealing for any member of the public who saw the man, either in West Park Place before the robbery, or as he made his escape. We believe that he may have gone round the back of the nearby Lidl store, and anyone who was in the area at the time is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”