17 Year Old Woman Robbed In Edinburgh
A 17 year old woman was robbed in Edinburgh on her way home from work.
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was robbed in the city.
The incident happened around 9.15pm on Tuesday 24th November in South Gyle Crescent.
A 17-year-old woman had left her work and was at a nearby bus stop when a male approached and demanded her handbag.
A short struggle ensued before the male managed to pull the bag from her grasp and make off from the area.
The victim was not injured during the robbery and contacted police to report the matter.
Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their inquiries to come forward.
The suspect is described as white, in his mid twenties and 5ft 8ins to 5ft 9ins tall. He was wearing a black scarf over his lower face, a red hood, dark/khaki jacket, dark tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.
DC Joyce Gunderson of Corstorphine CID said: "Thankfully the young woman was uninjured, but this was extremely distressing for her and she was left deeply upset at the theft of her handbag.
"I would ask anyone who works in the area and who saw or heard suspicious activity around the time of this robbery to get in touch with police immediately."
Anyone who has information that might assist with this ongoing effort is asked to contact police on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.