Appeal after attempted robbery in Dundee
Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Dundee yesterday, Monday, 29 September, 2025.
Between 6.15-6.30pm a man was walking on the cycle path on Arbroath Road westwards, between Balgillo Road Roundabout and Claypotts Road when he was approached by a man.
The man asked for his mobile phone and on refusing, assaulted the victim with a knife causing scratches to his body.
He is described as a white, around 5ft 9in tall, slim build and aged around 30-years-old. He was wearing a light grey matching tracksuit top and bottoms riding a grey bicycle. He made off heading east on Arbroath Road.
The victim did not need medical treatment.
Detective Constable Jade Colvin said: “Thankfully no one was seriously injured but the man was left upset by what happened.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to trace the man responsible and we are asking anyone who saw where he went or knows where he might be to get in touch.
“Please check any private CCTV you may have to see if anything has been captured that could help with our investigation.
“In addition, if you were driving in the area and have any dash-cam that might assist then get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2615 of Monday, 29 September, 2025.
