Police have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries into an armed robbery in the south of the city.
The incident happened at around 1pm on Friday 8 February at a dental practice on Ratcliffe Terrace.
A man entered the premises in possession of a weapon and stole a number of items from within the treatment rooms.
No one was injured during this time.
Officers believe the man pictured may be able to assist with their investigation and anyone who recognises him is asked to come forward.
He is described as around 6ft tall, aged in his thirties, of very slim build, and is believed to have an Eastern European accent.
He was wearing a black balaclava with a red logo on the forehead, glasses, a tight grey-coloured top, dark coloured bottoms, red trainers and wore gloves.
Detective Constable Stephen Herd from Edinburgh’s Violence Reduction Unit said: “This incident has left staff at the premises understandably shaken and our enquiries remain ongoing.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who can help identify the man pictured, and anyone who can help us trace him is asked to come forward.
“Similarly, if you have any other information relevant to this investigation then please get in touch.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 1760 of 8 February.
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.
