Man with knife threatens Edinburgh locals at own home as police launch probe

Detectives in Edinburgh have launched an investigation after a man attempted to rob a home at knifepoint.

The man, who covered his face with a scarf, demanded money from a property on Lomond Road in Trinity. At around 6.40pm, the residents found him at their front door with a knife as he attempted to carry out a robbery.

No one was injured, however the man did approach several properties on Lomond Road.

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Detectives have now launched an investigation following the attempted robbery and are appealing to the public for any other information.

Officers are keen to trace a man described as being around 5ft 6ins tall, 40-50 years old, and of slight build. He was wearing a blue anorak, dark trousers, white trainers, white baseball cap and checked scarf covering face. The man is also described as having a Scottish accent and walks with a distinctive gait.

Detective Sergeant Alan Sharp, of Edinburgh CID, said: “Our enquiries so far have established that this man attended at multiple properties along Lomond Road last night.

“We would like to speak to anyone who was in the area who saw or heard anything suspicious. Similarly, anyone with private CCTV, doorbell footage or dashcam of the area is urged to review the footage and bring anything significant to our attention."

Anyone with any information can call 101, quoting incident 3114 of 4 May. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.