Police investigating after Edinburgh shop robbed by ‘hooded woman’
Police are investigating after an Edinburgh shop was robbed during the weekend.
The incident happened on Portobello High Street at around 4.55pm on Saturday, January 31.
It is understood a woman entered a shop, threatened a staff member and made off with a three-figure sum of money.The woman is described as white, 30 to 40-years-old, around 5ft 4ins and of thin build.
She was wearing a black puffer style jacket with the hood up, dark trousers and a purple headband. She spoke with a local accent.
Detective Constable Luke Wilson said: “Thankfully no one was injured but the staff member was left very shaken and upset by what happened. We are asking anyone in the area at the time who can help with our investigation to get in touch. Please check any private CCTV to see if anything has been captured that could assist officers.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2197 of Saturday, January 31, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.