Police release pictures of two men following Edinburgh robbery on Halloween

The incident occurred at around 2.40am at the Gorgie Road and Wardlaw Street junction on 31 October

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 20th Nov 2024

Police have released images of two men following a robbery in the west of Edinburgh on Halloween.

The incident occurred at around 2.40am at the Gorgie Road and Wardlaw Street junction on 31 October

Officers believe the males could assist them in their ongoing enquiries and are appealing for them or anyone who may recognise them or has information about this incident to get in touch.

The first male (pictured) is described as being white, aged between 19-20 years old and approximately 5’8” in height. He has short, thick dark hair and facial hair.

The first male (pictured) is described as being white, aged between 19-20 years old and approximately 5’8” in height. He has short, thick dark hair and facial hair.

"He was seen to be wearing a dark zip-up jumper with a Fred Perry logo on the left chest, socks but no shoes.

The second male (pictured) is described as being white, aged between 18-19 years old and between approximately 5’11” and 6ft in height. He has short brown hair styled up at the front. He was seen to be wearing grey jogging bottoms, yellow and purple Nike Dunk style trainers and a black hooded jumper.

The second male (pictured) is described as being white, aged between 18-19 years old and between approximately 5’11” and 6ft in height

A Police Scotland representative said: "We urge the males pictured or anyone who may recognise them to contact us. If you have any information about this incident, please get in touch as soon as possible”.

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1439 of 31 October 2024. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.

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