Edinburgh crime: Police hunt for man following two attempted robberies in Edinburgh city centre

Edinburgh police investigating two attempted robberies in city centre

Police are appealing for information after reports of two attempted robberies in Edinburgh city centre.

Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they'd like to speak with in connection with the incidents.

The first incident happened on Blair Street at around 10pm on Thursday, April 25, before a second incident took place on the Grassmarket a shortly time later.

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after two attempted robberies in Edinburgh.

The man is described as being white, of slim build, around 5ft 10in tall, aged between 25 and 35, with short dark hair. He was wearing a black, zipped hooded top, an orange t-shirt, black trousers, and black and white patterned trainers.Detective Constable Thomas Marr, of Edinburgh CID, said: “I would urge the man depicted in the images, or anyone who has information relating to him, to contact police.“Anyone with information can contact police via 101 quoting reference number 3755 of Friday, 26 April, 2024. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”