Attempted armed robbery at Niddrie store

Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted
armed robbery which took place at 4.20pm yesterday at Niddrie Licensed Grocers
on Niddrie Mill Drive.

A 56-year-old man who was working in the store was
approached by a man who entered the shop with a knife. He threatened the
shopkeeper and demanded money but was refused and left empty handed.

Inquiries are ongoing to trace the suspect and anyone who
can assist in identifying him is asked to come forward.

The suspect is described as white man, around 5ft 11ins
tall, and he spoke with a local accent. He was wearing a bright blue Stone
Island winter jacket, khaki-coloured tracksuit bottoms, black trainers and had
his face covered with a snood or scarf.

Detective Constable Christina Yeoman, of Gayfield CID said:
“Despite the victim not being physically injured, this has left him extremely
shaken during what was a very frightening ordeal.

“Officers are working to review CCTV in the premises and in
the local area as we work to identify and trace the man responsible.

“I would ask anyone who recognises the description of the
suspect, or has any information that can help our investigation, to contact
officers as soon as possible.”

Those with information should contact Gayfield CID via 101
and quote incident 2428 of the 12 November. Alternatively, an anonymous report
can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.