Public urged 'not to speculate' as two arrested and charged over attempted robberies in Edinburgh
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An 18-year-old woman and 24-year-old man have been arrested and charged in connection with two attempted robberies in Edinburgh.
Police Scotland said it received a report at around 9.30am on Monday 12 January, 2026, from a premises on Colinton Mains Drive. Later, around 9.50am, police received a second report from a premises on Oxgangs Road North.
There were no reports of injuries.
An 18-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man were arrested and later charged in connection with the incidents. They are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 13 January.
Police Scotland’s Inspector Paul Begley thanked the local community for their assistance but said inaccurate information had been shared regarding the incidents and urged the public not to speculate.
He said: “I’d like to thank the local community for their support as we responded to these reports. We’re aware of inaccurate information being shared regarding these incidents and I’d ask the public not to speculate on the circumstances.”