Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in the Willowbrae area which took place around 8.45pm last night within Nairne Convenience Store on Lady Nairne Place.
A woman threatened two male members of staff with a knife, while a male made attempts to open the till. The attempts failed and the suspects ran from the store towards Lady Nairn Grove before being lost to sight.
The female suspect was described as being mid-twenties, 5ft tall, with a heavy build and wearing dark clothing. She was concealing her face.
The male is described as also being in his mid-twenties, similar height, with a medium build and wearing dark clothing. He was also concealing his face.
Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward.
Detective Constable Jonny Wright of Craigmillar CID said: “This was a seriously distressing incident for the people involved and I would urge anyone who saw the suspects or any suspicious behaviour in the area at the time of the robbery to contact us immediately.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously 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.
