Appeal for information following robbery and assault in Penicuik

Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery and assault in Penicuik.

The incident happened around 2.05pm on Tuesday, 23 December, 2025, near the entrance to a car park on St Kentigern Way.

Personal items and a three-figure sum of cash were taken. There was no requirement for medical treatment.

One suspect is described as male, around 30 to 35-years-old, around 6ft tall, and was wearing an orange hi-vis jacket. The other suspect is described as male and around 35 to 40-years-old. He was wearing a black jumper with white and red writing, and jeans.

Detective Constable Garry Mauran said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us.

“We’d also appeal to anyone with dash-cam footage that could assist our enquiries to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 2073 of Tuesday, 23 December, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.