A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a handbag snatch, which happened over the weekend.
The 61-year-old female victim was robbed of her bag during the incident, which happened in Sleigh Drive at around 11am on Sunday 5th April.
She had previously visited the ATM on Restalrig Road South before attending at a number of the local shops.
The male was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.
Officers are still keen to trace members of the public who witnessed the offence take place and anyone who was in the area at the time is asked to come forward.
Detective Inspector Alan O’Brien said: “While we currently have someone in custody for this incident we are still trying to trace anyone who can provide us with information in relation to this enquiry.
“Anyone who can assist us with this investigation is asked to come forward.!
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.
