Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a Leith jewellers on Saturday. Three men armed with a sledgehammer and axes forced entry to the business on Great Junction Street at around 11:00am.
A 55-year-old man working in the shop sustained minor injuries to his arm during the robbery in which a large quantity of jewellery was stolen.
The men made their getaway in a stolen black Volkswagen Golf which was driven by a fourth man.
Det Insp Mark Lumsden said: “This was a brazen and extremely shocking robbery that caused great alarm and distress to the employee within, as well as resulting in him sustaining injury.
“We believe the same individuals responsible for the housebreaking and theft of the car were also responsible for the armed robbery and we are keen to establish where they have been before, during and after these incidents.
“Anyone who saw the Volkswagen Golf between 22:00 on Friday and 12:00 on Saturday and can help us confirm its movements throughout the city until it was abandoned, should contact police immediately.
“Similarly if you have any relevant dash-cam footage, or other information that may be of use to our investigation, then please also get in touch. ”
The black Volkswagen Golf, registration number SM66 BJZ, was stolen during a housebreaking at a home in the Swanston area and was found abandoned in Giles Street, Leith, at about 12:00.
The suspects are described as wearing dark clothing, with black jackets made from a shiny material and had their hoods up. They also had garments covering their faces and were wearing black gloves.
Those with information can contact Gayfield CID via 101 and quote incident number 1546 of the 31st August. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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