Edinburgh Papa John’s worker terrorised by armed thug in daring daylight robbery
Cops are appealing for information after the incident at the takeaway in Newington on Friday morning
AN EDINBURGH takeaway worker was terrorised by an armed thug in a daring daylight raid.
Cops are appealing for information following the incident at Papa John’s in Newington on Friday morning at 11.15am.
Detectives say the staff member, 21, was approached by the suspect in the basement area of the shop.
The thug then threatened them and demanded cash.
Officers say that the yob then made off with a four-figure sum of cash and is believed to have fled on foot onto South Clerk Street.
It’s not clear what kind of weapon the brazen thief used.
But cops have said that the victim was uninjured.
Bush blaze outside busy Midlothian Subway sends tower of smoke billowing across industrial estate
Now they’re appealing to the public for help in bringing the raider to justice.
The suspect is described as a white male, around 6ft tall, of heavy build with a pale complexion. He spoke with a Scottish accent and was wearing a black hat, a black scarf covering his face, a large black jacket and faded black skinny jeans that had rips on the legs.
He wore black Converse-style trainers with white laces and white toecaps and was carrying a black rucksack with a Puma logo on. He was also wearing blue latex gloves.
Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Bob Campbell of Gayfield CID said: “Thankfully no one was injured as a result of the robbery, however, the victim was left understandably very shaken.
MOST READ IN NEWS
“I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the Newington area on Friday morning and who may have seen the suspect or witnessed what happened.
“The area was busy with traffic and pedestrians and anyone who recognises the description of the suspect, or who has any information that can help with our investigation, is asked to contact us as soon as possible.”
Those with information can contact Gayfield CID via 101, quoting incident number 1315 of 22 June, or report this anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5200