90-Year-Old Man Robbed At ATM In Stenhouse
Police are investigating the robbery of a 90-year-old man at an ATM in the Stenhouse area of Edinburgh.
The attack took place on Sunday at around 1:45pm, at the ATM at the Tesco Express in Stenhouse Place East.
The 90-year-old man was at the cash machine, when the cash dispensed, a man waiting behind him grabbed the money and made off. He was last seen running towards the Saughton area, along Stevenson Drive. The victim was not harmed as a result of the incident and contacted police immediately. The suspect is described as a white man with a slim build. He is in his early thirties, has fair short hair and is around 5ft 6/7inches in height. It appears his nose has been broken several times. He was wearing a blue padded light jacket with a cord collar and blue jeans. Inspector Bob Innes said: “This was a frightening attack on an elderly man, which has left him badly shaken.
“We are eager to trace the man responsible as soon as possible. Anyone who was in the area at the time, and saw anything suspicious, is asked to contact us immediately.” Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.