Knife-wielding thug raids Edinburgh bookies in daylight robbery

A man armed with a knife raided a bookmakers in part of Edinburgh this afternoon.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Apr 2019, 15:33 BST
Updated 15th Apr 2019, 16:34 BST

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The armed robbery took place in Coral bookmarkers in the Bowhill Terrace area of the city, on Ferry Road, shortly before 12:30pm today.

A police spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh are investigating following an armed robbery at a business premises in Bowhill Terrace.

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“The incident happened around 12.25pm on Monday 15th April and involved a man entering in possession of a knife and stealing a quantity of cash from within.

The incident happened this afternoon. Pic: Google Maps/Police ScotlandThe incident happened this afternoon. Pic: Google Maps/Police Scotland
The incident happened this afternoon. Pic: Google Maps/Police Scotland

“Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Drylaw Police Station via 101 and quote incident number 1515 of the 15th April.

“Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

The quantity of cash stolen from the premises has not yet been established.

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