A woman has been left distressed after a man crept up on her from behind and tried to rob her.
At around 12.05 am on Thursday, August 5, 2021, a woman was walking at Melville Terrace near to the junction with Moncrieff Terrace when she was approached by the prowler who pulled her to the ground and demanded money from her.
The woman managed to fight the man off before contacting the police.
The suspect, who is described as being in his late 30s, 5ft 9in tall, of slim build, with dark brown/grey hair, ran off northwards in the Meadows near the tennis courts.
The man, who spoke with a local accent, was wearing a grey camouflage face mask, a black short-sleeved shirt, dark joggers and was carrying a messenger bag.
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Detective Sergeant Keith Taylor, of Gayfield CID, said: “Thankfully the woman was not injured during this incident, but it was nonetheless a very distressing experience.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident who may have witnessed what happened, or noticed a man matching the above description, to please come forward.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Gayfield CID via 101, quoting incident number 0047 of 5 August. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
