Police appeal after robber threatens petrol station worker with 'bladed weapon'

Police are appealing for information after an man threatened a petrol station worker with a “bladed weapon” during a robbery in South Queensferry.

Officers said around 2.15pm on Friday, October 25, a man entered a petrol station at Ferrymuir Gait before presenting a bladed article and demanding money.

He left with a small sum of cash while the male staff member was unhurt and did not require medical treatment.

The suspect is described as being between 5ft 8ins and 5ft 10ins and of medium build.

He was wearing a black beanie style hat with a grey trim, a grey snood which covered his mouth and nose.

He was also wearing a brown coat with a fur trim collar and cuffs, blue jeans and white trainers.

He wore blue gloves with writing on the rear of the left hand, was carrying a black backpack and he spoke with a local accent.

Detective Sergeant Martin Smith said: “The staff member was understandably shocked at what happened, but thankfully uninjured.

“Reviewing CCTV is key part of this enquiry and officers are extensively working through all available footage. If you have local CCTV or were in the area and have dash-cam footage, please get in touch as you may have captured something that can assist our investigation.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2072 of October 25, 2024.

“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”