Appeal for information following robbery in Edinburgh

Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery in Edinburgh.

Around 4.10am on Wednesday, 12 November, 2025, a woman approached another woman on Crichton Street and threatened her with a knife before making off with the victim’s handbag.

Further CCTV enquiry traced the female suspect with a man on Nicolson Street. The pair are then seen to approach a couple on Nicolson Street, where it’s believed an attempted robbery occurred.

The second incident has not yet been reported to police and officers are appealing for the couple, and a member of the public who intervened, to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Mike Campbell said: “Although the victim of the robbery on Crichton Street was not injured, this was a frightening incident and we’re following a positive line of enquiry in identifying the suspects.

“We’re aware from enquiries carried out, the suspect met with a man and may have gone on to commit a further attempted robbery. I’d appeal to the victims of that incident to come forward. I’d also ask the member of the public who stepped in to help to contact police, as they may have vital information.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0320 of 12 November 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111