A police investigation is underway after a 19-year-old female worker at the Niddrie Mill Convenience Store on Niddrie Mill Drive was threatened and robbed of a three figure sum at about 12.45pm yesterday afternoon.
No weapon was used and the shop worker was uninjured. The culprit is described as white and was wearing a dark hooded jacket, black scarf, sunglasses and light grey jogging bottoms. He spoke with a local accent and made off towards Niddrie Mill Avenue.
Detective Constable Andy Cory said: “Fortunately the shop worker was not injured during this robbery, but she was left very shaken and upset by the incident.
“No weapon was presented but the suspect intimated he was in possession of one and we are eager to speak to anyone who can help us trace this individual.
“Anyone who saw any suspicious activity around the store or can help us identify the male responsible should contact police immediately.”
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.
