Attempted robbery at Chinese takeaway on Craigentinny Road

Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery which took place  around 11pm on Friday when  a man and woman entered the May Sum Chinese Takeaway on Craigentinny Road. The male then approached the serving counter and demanded money while the female stood at the entrance. However, staff refused prompting the pair to flee the scene empty handed on foot.

They were last seen heading eastwards on Craigentinny Road before being lost from sight.

Officers are carrying out a number of local inquiries including door-to-door and reviewing CCTV in an effort to trace the suspects as quickly as possible.

The man is described as white, in his 20’s, around 5ft 7ins tall with a medium build and had a Scottish accent. He wore a cream-coloured jacket with its hood up, dark trousers and a scarf that was partially wrapped around his face.

The woman is said to be white, around 5ft 9ins tall, and wore a black hooded jacket, pink hat, dark trousers and a white scarf that also partially covered her face.

Detective Sergeant Steven Marr of Edinburgh CID said: “No one was injured as a result of this attempted robbery however I’m today urging anyone who was in the area and who has any relevant information to please contact police immediately.

“Our inquiry is ongoing and at this stage there is no evidence to suggest that a weapon had been used.

“However, we are extremely keen to arrest both suspects and I ask anyone who recognises their description to come forward.”

Anyone with relevant information can contact police on 101 or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.