Gang wearing masks rob men of five-figure sum at RBS bank in Edinburgh
The pair were trying to deposit the money at the bank in St Andrew Square in the early hours of Sunday 25th, August.
Last updated 25th Aug 2019
An investigation is underway in Edinburgh after two men were robbed by men wearing balaclavas in St Andrew Square.
The pair, who are aged 27 and 57, were trying to deposit a five-figure sum of cash at the Royal Bank of Scotland night safe at around 1:40am on Sunday 25th, August.
One of them was then assaulted by four men in masks and the bag of money was stolen.
The suspects left the scene in a dark-coloured saloon vehicle and headed down Queen Street before going onto York Place on the wrong side of the road.
Detective Chief Inspector Graham Grant from Corstorphine CID said: "I would like to re-assure the public this appears to be an isolated incident and isn't a crime that regularly occurs.
"This has been a terrifying experience for the two victims and left one of them with a facial injury.
"The centre of Edinburgh was busy last night and we urge anyone who saw the incident or the vehicle to get in touch via 101."