Edinburgh police release image of man after attempted robberies on city centre street

Edinburgh police have released images of a man who they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries into two attempted robberies in the city centre.

The first incident happened on Blair Street at around 10pm on Thursday, April 25. The second incident happened on Grassmarket shortly afterwards.

The man is described as being white, of slim build, around 5ft 10in tall and aged between 25 and 35, with short dark hair. He was wearing a black, zipped hooded top, an orange t-shirt, black trousers, and black and white patterned trainers.

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Detective Constable Thomas Marr of Edinburgh CID said: "I would urge the man depicted in the images, or anyone who has information relating to him, to contact police.

"Anyone with information can contact police via 101 quoting reference number 3755 of Friday, April 26, 2024. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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