Police hunt thug who robbed 92-year-old at his Edinburgh home
The pensioner was left badly shaken after cash was stolen
A 92-year-old man’s been left badly shaken after a thug threatened him at his Edinburgh home and stole cash.
The pensioner was targeted at Saxe Coburg Street in the Stockbridge area around 9.10pm on Friday, October 11.
The suspect is described as a white male, mid 30s to 40s, of average build and clean shaven. He was wearing a long knee-length dark blue jacket with large white writing down the front and a dark grey baseball cap.
Detective Sergeant Martin Smith of Corstorphine CID said: “Thankfully the victim was not injured during the robbery however it was still a very distressing experience for him.
“Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone with information or who thinks they may have seen a man matching the description to contact us.
“We are also keen for any local residents with private CCTV or possible dashcam footage to come forward.
“Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3729 of 11 October. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”