Robbery at Marchmont Scotmid

This took place on Thursday night at Scotmid in Warrender Park Road and appears to be connected with a series of robberies which have happened in the last week on the west side of the city. A description of the suspect, along with other details are contained in the police press release which can be found here. The BBC report here provides further information. The car used by the suspect is described as a silver Ford Focus, registration number SK05 JUT. Anyone with any information should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131 or Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.

Note: This Scotmid is just outside the Southside & Newington ward but is widely used throughout the area - even at 11:45pm when the robbery took place.