Hunt for woman who threatened Edinburgh shop worker before making off with cash

Police are searching for a woman who threatened an Edinburgh shop worker before making off with hundreds of pounds in cash.

The incident occurred at a premesis on Portobello High Street around 4.55pm on Saturday.

A woman entered the store, threatened a staff member and made off with a three-figure sum of cash.

The suspect is described as white, aged 30 to 40, around 5ft 4in tall, and of thin build.

She was wearing a black puffer-style jacket with the hood up, dark trousers and a purple headband. She spoke with a local accent.

Detective Constable Luke Wilson said: “Thankfully no one was injured but the staff member was left very shaken and upset by what happened.

“We are asking anyone in the area at the time who can help with our investigation to get in touch. Please check any private CCTV to see if anything has been captured that could assist officers.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2197 of Saturday, January 31, 2026, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.