Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery at a convenience store which happened around 8.25 p.m. on Monday on Bryson Road.
Two members of staff were working within Shop ‘n’ Safe when a man entered and presented a knife before demanding they hand over various items of property.
Both of the employees refused and the man ran off westwards along Bryson Road.
Officers are now conducting local inquiries to trace the suspect and anyone who can help identify him is asked to come forward.
He is described as white, late teens to early twenties, 5ft 10ins tall with a slim build and wearing a black hooded jacket with a white base ball cap underneath, a dark scarf over his face, light grey cotton Adidas jogging bottoms with three dark stripes on the legs, black trainers and black gloves.
Detective Constable Joyce Gunderson from Corstorphine CID said: “The shop staff were not injured and thankfully the suspect was unable to rob the store of any goods.
“Nevertheless we are keen to trace this individual as soon as possible and anyone who can help us locate him should contact police immediately.
“In addition, anyone who saw any suspicious activity on Bryson Road on Monday evening is also urged to get in touch.”
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.
