Appeal following robbery in Edinburgh

Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery in Edinburgh.

Around 8.25pm on Saturday, 20 December, 2025, a man entered a newsagent on Keir Street with a knife and stole a three-figure sum of cash.

The man made off along Keir Street.

He is described as male, 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.

He spoke with a Scottish accent.

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.