Staff at Edinburgh shop held at knifepoint and robbed by man wearing balaclava
Staff at an Edinburgh newsagent’s were left terrified after a balaclava-clad man robbed them at knifepoint.
The balaclava-clad man entered a newsagent on Keir Street at around 8.25pm on Saturday, December 20. He threatened staff with a knife before stealing a three-figure sum of cash.
The man, who spoke with a Scottish accent, then made off along Keir Street.
He is said to be of slim build, and was wearing light grey trousers, a three-quarter length black jacket, a black face covering, black baseball cap and red gloves.
Detective Constable Gary Lipscombe, Edinburgh CID said: “This was an extremely alarming incident for the staff, and it is vital we trace the man responsible. Keir Street would have been busy at the time, and I would ask anyone who was there and who may have seen this man, to get in touch with us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 1198 of 21 December. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.