Major hunt launched after Edinburgh man, 92, threatened and robbed at home

A 92-year-old was threatened
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Police are looking for information after a 92-year-old man was threatened and robbed within his Edinburgh home.

Around 9.10pm on Friday, 11 October, a man entered the property on Saxe Coburg Street, threatened the male occupant and stole a quantity of cash before leaving in an unknown direction.

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.

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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.

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“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.”