Police in Edinburgh are on the hunt for a suspect following a distressing incident where a 92-year-old man was robbed in his own home. The robbery occurred on Saxe Coburg Street in the Stockbridge area. According to detectives, the incident took place around 9.10pm on Friday, October 11, when a man entered the property, threatened the elderly occupant, and stole a sum of money before fleeing in an unknown direction.
The suspect is described as a white male, aged between his mid-30s to 40s, of average build, and clean-shaven. He was reportedly wearing a long knee-length dark blue jacket with large white writing down the front and a dark grey baseball cap. Detective Sergeant Martin Smith of Corstorphine CID expressed relief that the victim was unharmed during the robbery but acknowledged the distressing nature of the event for the elderly man.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and authorities are appealing to anyone with information about the suspect or who may have seen someone matching the description to come forward. Additionally, local residents with private CCTV or dashcam footage are urged to assist in the investigation.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3729 of October 11, or to reach out to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The police are diligently working to ensure the safety and security of residents in the area and bring the perpetrator to justice. Citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities promptly.