Man charged in Edinburgh Post Office robbery inquiry
A man has been arrested and charged after an armed robbery at a post office.
A man has been arrested and charged after an armed robbery at a post office.
The incident took place on Main Street in Balerno, Edinburgh, at about 12pm on Friday when a four-figure sum of euros and a three-figure sum of Sterling were taken.
The 26-year-old is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday over the incident.
Police Scotland said they were still seeking two men in connection with the robbery.
Detective Chief Inspector Martin Maclean said: In particular, we are eager to speak to members of the public who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously around Balerno before or after the robbery, in particular around a beige or golden Renault people carrier-style car.
Also, anyone who may have seen two men acting suspiciously near to the Prison Officers' Club at Longstone roundabout, or on the nearby path to Stenhouse, shortly after the robbery.''
Meanwhile, a man has been charged in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in the Restalrig area of the city on Feburary 13.
The 34-year-old will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.