Two people arrested after robberies and attempted robberies in Edinburgh city centre

Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with robberies and attempted robberies in Edinburgh.

Between Wednesday, 12 November and Thursday, 13 November, 2025, three people were approached in the city centre and asked to hand over belongings.

A 53-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, 14 November, in connection.

Detectives believe there was another attempted robbery on Nicolson Street 3.55am on Wednesday, 12 November, 2025, and this has not yet been reported. Officers are appealing for the couple, and the member of the public who intervened in this attempted robbery, to come forward.

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.

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Two people arrested after robberies and attempted robberies in Edinburgh city centre

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