Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery which took place around 9.50pm last night at the Margiotta food store on Comiston Road.
A man entered the premises and threatened a member of staff with a knife and demanded cash. He then made off on foot towards Morningside with a three figure sum of cash.
The suspect was wearing a white skeleton mask, a black cat suit and black gloves with a white logo on the top of both hands.
He is described as aged 16 to 20 years, around 5ft 4 inches tall, of a slim build. He spoke with a Scottish accent and was carrying an orange plastic bag.
Officers are investigating and anyone who can help with the ongoing inquiry is asked to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Gavin Howat from Gayfield CID said: “Although no-one was injured during the incident it was a harrowing experience for the members of staff.
“I would ask anyone who was in the Comiston Road area on Wednesday night and who may have seen anything or who knows who was responsible to get in touch.
“Anyone with information can contact Gayfield CID on 101 quoting Incident 4371 of the 31 October or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously 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.
