Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a city-centre pub which took place around 12.45 a.m. this morning at the Doctors Bar on Forrest Road.
A 43-year-old man was working within the premises and had gone outside briefly when he was confronted by two men as he re-entered.
The pair then threatened the staff member before stealing a four-figure sum of cash and entering a black cab at the corner of Forrest Road and Teviot Place.
Inquiries are ongoing to identify these men and anyone who can assist officers with this investigation is asked to come forward.
The first suspect is described as white, 6ft ins tall with a slim build and wearing a navy hooded top with the hood up and a green baseball cap with white writing on the front. He spoke with a Scottish accent.
The second suspect is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall with a hevay build and wearing a dark hooded top. He also spoke with a Scottish accent.
Detective Constable Kevin Walls from Corstorphine CID said: “This would have been a very frightening experience for the staff member, and while no weapons were used or presented, the suspects made him believe they were in possession of something.
“As part of this inquiry we would like to speak to anyone who was around the Doctors pub in the early hours of Monday morning and remembers seeing anything suspicious.
“In particular, we’re keen to trace the driver of the black cab, which picked the men up after the robbery.
“This individual, and anyone else with any relevant information, is asked to contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact Corstorphine CID via 101 and quote incident number 128 of the 23rd October. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to 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.
