Police are appealing for witnesses after the theft of a purse on Groathill Drive North at around 12.30pm on Tuesday (22nd May). The purse was snatched from a woman’s hand by a male on a bicycle who then cycled off in the direction of Ferry Road.
The suspect is described as being male, aged in his early 20’s and wearing a blue anorak with the hood up.
The woman was shaken but not injured in the incident. The purse contained a three-figure sum of cash.
Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the theft to please get in touch.
Constable Will Hoppe of Drylaw police station said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of Groathill Drive North around 12.30pm on Tuesday 22nd May. Thankfully the woman was not injured but this was a frightening and upsetting theft that happened in broad daylight.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or telephone Crimestoppers in confidence
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