Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a petrol station on Ferry Road, Edinburgh which took place at around 10pm last night when a man entered the premises brandishing a handgun. He threatened the lone member of staff and left with three-figure amount of cash.
The man left on foot, travelling towards Ferry Road. However it unknown what direction he travelled along Ferry Road. The member of staff was not injured as a result of the robbery.
Police are now eager to trace the male suspect who was responsible for the incident. He is described as a white man, aged between 35 and 45-years-old. He has a slim build and a ginger/greying goatee and moustache.
He was wearing a black-hooded top, blue jeans, a brown ¾ length jacket and tab ankle boots. He may have possibly been wearing a grey checked scarf and black gloves and have been carrying a brown leather bag.
Detective Inspector Grant Johnston said: “Thankfully the member of staff was uninjured during this incident, however this was an we are keen to trace the suspect as soon as possible.
“We would ask members of the public to get in touch if they remember seeing anything they believe was connected to the incident in or around the Ferry Road area last night.
“Anyone who can help us identify the man responsible for this robbery is also asked to contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
