Police investigating robbery involving 'older' couple in Edinburgh city centre
A man had his rucksack taken from him on Wednesday night
An older couple who were robbed on a busy Edinburgh city centre street are being urged to come forward.
An eyewitness said they saw a scuffle between two male suspects and a man and a woman, which took place on South St Andrew Street around 8.20pm on Wednesday.
The suspects stole one the victims backpack before bystanders rushed over to help.
The pair haven't been since and no reported incident has come directly to police from the victims.
Police looking at CCTV in the area
Acting Detective Sergeant Mike Campbell from Gayfield CID said: “This incident happened in a busy area at the junction of St Andrew Square and West Register Street, outside a number of restaurants.
“It is imperative we trace the couple involved to ensure their welfare and I would ask them to get in touch with police.
“The suspects are reported to have been aged in their mid to late teens, dressed all in black, and may have left the scene in the area towards Waverley Steps.
“I’d ask anyone who saw what happened, or possibly the suspects leaving the area with a rucksack along Princes St towards Waverley Station, to get in touch.”
Those with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3450 of 6 December 2023. Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.