Police hunt man who mugged teen at ATM
The 19-year-old was walking through the underpass at Potterrow when the suspect approached him at 6pm on Thursday. He threatened the victim, and ordered him over to the Bank of Scotland cash machine in Bristo Square and made him make a withdrawal before fleeing.
Police believe the suspect was also behind the failed robbery of a man in Warrender Park Road in Marchmont at 4:30pm.
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Hide AdThe suspect is white, 20-30, 6ft, medium build, with short brown/black hair which was greased down, and a short fringe. He was clean-shaven and wearing a black waist-length jacket, dark trousers and plimsolls. Call 0131-311 3131 with any information.