Police are appealing for witnesses following a high-value break-in at the Louis Vuitton shop in the Multrees Walk precinct.
The incident happened around 3.45am hours this morning when two men forced entry to the premises and stole a quantity of designer Louis Vuitton handbags before running towards North St Andrew Street, crossing Queen Street and into Dublin Street.
They were then seen entering a silver saloon car, which travelled off northwards.
Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their inquiries to come forward.
The stolen handbags are valued at £80,000.
The first suspect is described as white, around 30-years-old, about 6ft tall with a slim build and a prominent nose. He was wearing a grey hooded top with the hood up and black beanie hat, dark trousers and black trainers. He also walked with a slight stoop.
The second suspect is described as being white, between 5ft 8ins and 5ft 10ins tall with a medium build and wearing a grey hooded top and dark bottoms.
DI Graham Grant from the Community Investigation Unit at Corstorphine Police Station said “Despite the early time of this break-in, this was an incredibly brazen incident in an area that sees regular footfall throughout the day.
“We are carrying out various lines of inquiry in the area in an effort to trace the suspects and are now appealing to the public for their assistance.
“It is believed these males have travelled there on foot and so I would appeal to anyone who has seen these men, their vehicle, before during or after this incident, or who has information on the whereabouts of the handbags is asked to contact police 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.
