Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace in connection with an armed robbery at the Scotmid shop in Walter Scott Avenue which took place around 7.20pm on Sunday 15th April.

Officers believe the man pictured can assist with their ongoing investigation and anyone who can assist in identifying him is asked to come forward.

Detective Constable Stevie Herd from Gayfield CID said: “While no one was harmed during this robbery, it was a terrifying ordeal for the staff members to endure and we continue to treat this matter with the utmost seriousness.

“We believe that the man in the CCTV footage can assist with our inquiries and if you recognise him then please contact police immediately.”

Those with information can contact Gayfield CID via 101 and quote incident number 3530 of the 15th April. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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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.