A police investigation is underway after an armed robbery at Papa John’s pizza shop in South Clerk Street which took place around 11.15am on Friday morning.
A 21-year-old male shop worker was not injured but left “very shaken”.
The suspect is described as white, around 6ft, with a heavy build.
He spoke with a Scottish accent and was wearing a black hat, a black scarf covering his face, a large black jacket and faded black jeans that had rips on the legs.
He was also wearing black Converse trainers, blue latex gloves and was carrying a black Puma rucksack.
Detective Sergeant Bob Campbell said: “Thankfully no one was injured as a result of the robbery, however, the victim was left understandably very shaken.
“I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the Newington area on Friday morning and who may have seen the suspect or witnessed what happened.
“The area was busy with traffic and pedestrians and anyone who recognises the description of the suspect, or who has any information that can help with our investigation, is asked to contact us as soon as possible.”
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.
