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Teenage robber to appear in court

DESPICABLE THEFTS FROM ELDERLY WOMEN

A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of two elderly women in Edinburgh.

Around 2.10pm on Sunday, 14 June, a 93-year-old woman was approached by a man on Stevenson Road and robbed of jewellery.

A second incident happened during the same afternoon in Shandon Place, where a 78-year-old woman was approached, asked for directions, and subsequently robbed of jewellery.

A 17-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with both incidents. He was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday – Friday, 3 July, 2026.

Detective Constable Lindsay Johnston said: “I would like to thank those members of the public who assisted the victims at the time and for their support during our investigation.

“As a direct result of our public appeal into the Stevenson Road incident, a second complainer came forward to report what happened to them in extremely similar circumstances in the Shandon Place area.

“We remain committed to tackling crimes of dishonesty and bring offenders before the courts.”

Appeal for information following jewellery robbery 

Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was robbed of jewellery in Edinburgh.

Around 2.10pm on Sunday, 14 June, a 93-year-old woman was approached by a man on Stevenson Road and asked for directions. Another member of the public assisted with directions before leaving the area.

The man then robbed the woman of jewellery and left the area in a vehicle.

The woman was assisted by some members of the public.

The suspect is described as white – eastern European, with a tanned complexion, aged between 18 and 30-years-old, short dark hair, wearing a black short sleeved polo shirt, beige trousers and white trainers.

DC Lindsay Johnston said: “Extensive enquiries remain ongoing to trace the man responsible. Officers are gathering and examining CCTV from the area.

“I would also ask anyone with personal footage or dash-cam from the area around the time of the incident to come forward with anything which may be relevant.

“We would also like to speak with the member of the public who assisted with directions as he may be able to provide further information.”

Information should be passed to Police Scotland through 101 quoting incident number 1767 of Sunday, 14 June, 2026.

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